The Master Class Series - Project Documentation Using Enterprise Architect

An important part of implementing Enterprise Architect, as an effective tool for agile analysis and design, is automating generation of project documentation. You need to be able to produce complex and stylised output and this has been a challenge for many. The first of a number of white papers, based on our Master Class training program, this paper looks at how to achieve complete project documents from within your Enterprise Architect models.

Having now implemented EA as the tool for analysis and design, for over 11 organisations, I have found that a critical part of its adoption is the transition from using word to create the project document deliverables - to generating them directly from EA in the form of reports.

In the course of getting there I had to address a number of challenges and the transition was not plain sailing by any means. The good news is if you are aware of the challenges and are willing to put in the effort you can produce high quality documents directly from your project models.

This whitepaper looks at these challenges and how they were overcome using approaches that have worked in large and small organisations enabling them to use EA as the core tool for the production of the various documents that are required during the product development lifecycle. 

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Project Document Generation In Enterprise

About the Author

Ross Park

Ross Park

Park Consulting Limited (Chief Executive Officer)
Ross Park founded Park Consulting Limited in 2011. Well known for his work Training and Consulting with larger corporations he authored the first truly modular training program for Enterprise Architect and tools and techniques that are used by these organisations. Now, as the CEO of his own company, he has authored a new and innovative range of courses - his company continues to use provide quality Training, Consulting and Support to organisations who are improving their business by utilising Enterprise Architect for their Business Solution delivery

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Comments

  • Hi Ross, I am new to EA but think this is a fantastic tool in delivering IS projects Over the past few years I have been using MS Visio when implementing projects. Obviously EA has way more functionality and control for a project manager. My question is, are their books, tutorials or online courses that you can recommend? I have to start at the beginning but also need to hit the ground running. Thanks Albert

    by Albert on Sun, 20/11/2011 - 05:07.

    • Hi Albert, Great to see you have made the move to a real modelling tool. Your question is an interesting one. Sparx lists two online trainers - however list courses for 7.5 (we are now at 9.1) and the other really doesn't look to provide online training (they do webinar training sessions). I have run a number of very successful one on one remote training/mentoring sessions using WebEx where, rather than run formal training units, I focus on developing skills in the key areas required by the client. This is then supplemented by my training modules handouts and support sessions were we work through approaches and problem areas. I have used this approach to fast train a number of my clients, in a range of roles, and it has proven very cost effective for them. If this approach sounds like the option for you I suggest you contact me and we can look at a suitable package that meets your needs. www.parkconsulting.co.nz At this stage there is no book that focuses on EA - but watch this space - it's comming! P.S. Sparx provide a free add-in that allows you to import your Visio diagrams into EA so if you have any IP locked away in Visio diagrams you can get the basic models into EA. Kind regards Ross Park

      by Ross Park on Mon, 21/11/2011 - 17:27.