A single XML schema file can then be imported into Eclipse/Papyrus using the Ecore modeling framework – steps for this are outlined below.
TODO: Issues with this process to be discussed & resolved
- Metadata in the .xsd file is lost
- Generated classes have"Type" added to the end of their names
Step-by-step
NOTE: These instructions assume that Eclipse has first been started in Modeling perspective and that Papyrus is installed.
1) From the File menu, create a new general Eclipse project using the project wizard. Only required input is a project name.
2) From the File menu, choose Import... in order to import the .xsd into the project using the import wizard.
2a) Choose import from file system.
2b) Select the From directory first and then the .xsd file. Import into the project folder.
3) In the Model Explorer, open the project. Right-click on the .xsd and create a new EMF Generator Model (select "New" and "Other..." to enter the wizard).
3a)
3b) Select the project folder as the parent folder and choose the XML Schema model importer. "Model URI" should already be filled in with the .xsd file URI.
4) Right-click on the generated model and export the model to UML (select "Export Model...").
4a)
4b) Choose to reference Ecore models rather than export them. (TBD: assumed this will create smaller files, however haven't checked this yet)
4c) Choose Process All (TBD: check whether this is really needed, what difference in output is there)
5) Right-click on the exported UML model and create a new Papyrus model (select "New" and "Other..." to enter the wizard).
6) Switch to Papyrus perspective. From Model Explorer, create a new class diagram and drag-and-drop the wanted model elements onto it.
Tips for creating Papyrus diagrams for AAI model
- Sort the model elements alphabetically before drag-and-drop
- Drag-and-drop relationships rather than classes
- Use right-hand click on EReference properties in order to access "Navigate" menu and follow the reference to the referred class in the Model Browser
