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Code Analyzer in Sparx Enterprise Architect 16
- The Code Analyzer is a must-have tool when working with source code. It runs extremely complex queries on source code repositories at incredible speeds, when used locally or on a Sparx Intel cloud service.
- The Code analyzer uses a high-level query language developed by Sparx systems. It also has a large vocabulary that allows code metrics to be queried quicker than traditional methods.
- It is highly effective for large-scale code bases. This is because it allows the user to rigorously check any minor changes using a distinct cross-reference analysis of the code to verify that all effects are clearly visible.
Code Miner Framework
- In Sparx Enterprise Architect 16, users can compile their code base into a Code Miner repository. Code Miner system provides instant and comprehensive access to existing source code information.
- It enables complete access to all features of the original source code in a machine-readable manner. This is done by parsing all source code and storing the resulting “Abstract Syntax Tree” in a read-optimized database.
- The main purpose of the Code miner is to give quick and effective access to data concealed within source code.
- The interfaces have been designed to be as simple as possible while ensuring optimal performance.
- As a result, the system can assess the program's structure, calculate metrics, track relationships, and even refactor the code.
Figure 1: Code Miner Framework
What’s New in Sparx Enterprise Architect 16?
Sparx Intel Service
- The Sparx Intel service program enables development projects and customers to learn more about the code bases and software frameworks they're working with.
- Multiple Enterprise Architect customers can use the service to access and (raise a query for the same data) query the same data from a variety of software domains and frameworks.
- Clients of Enterprise Architect can use the service to have access to Intelli-sense in code editing and smart search results in search tools.
- The Sparx Intel service is a division of Sparx Satellite Services. The service can be installed on a local network or in cloud, plus it runs on Microsoft Windows.
- The Sparx Intel Satellite service can be executed as a standalone process or as a Windows service.
Figure 2: Sparx Intel Service
Config File Format
Directive | Description |
Name | When a service is named on the command line, the service with the matching name attribute will be commence. |
Status | The service will be start only when status = ON |
Lazyload | When lazyload is 'true', any Code Miner database will be delay loaded until an Intel request is made to the service. |
Loglevel |
Defines the level of information logged, as a combination of keywords { information, warning, error} separated by a '|'. For example: loglevel= Information|warning|error |
Logoutput |
Specifies the full pathname of the log file to write to. For example: logoutput=c:\logfiles\intel-service-project1.log |
Database |
Specifies the full path name of the Code Miner database to be loaded. For example: database=c:\intel--service\project1.cdb Multiple 'database' directives are allowed, each specifying a different database. |
Allow |
Identifies the IP address that is permitted to connect to the service on the Port. For example: allow=localhost allow=127.0.0.1 allow=172.160.* (wildcards are allowed when the 'network' directive has a value of 'network' or 'public', but not 'local') |
Network |
Allows service connections to be restricted.
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Show | When 'true', the Console window for the service will be shown; the default is 'false'. |
Port | The Port on which the service will be heard |
Further Information
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GANTT Chart View in Resource Allocation Window
The Gantt View is a tool for visualizing the elements of a project, package, or diagram as well as the resources assigned to them. The tool will enable a traditional or agile project manager to ensure that a project's resources are allocated to repository content and that high-value outcomes are achieved directly from the repository.
Where Can I Find the Project Gantt Chart?
Users can access the Project Gantt Chart through the following options :
- Ribbon: Design > Package > Gantt View
- Ribbon: Design > Diagram > Views > Gantt View
- Diagram Context Menu: Switch View | Switch to Gantt View
- Browser window Package context Menu | Open Package in | Gantt View
What’s New in Enterprise Architect 16?
Gantt Chart view in the Resource Allocation window
The revised Resource Allocation docked window now works as a Gantt Chart, giving users a better visual experience while assigning and managing jobs in the model.
- The users can get a clear picture of what’s going on with any element.
- Drag and drop to quickly change the start and end dates.
- It’s simple to add and change tasks.
- On work items, the user can zoom in and out.
- For rapid visual reference, percent completion is placed on tasks.
Project Gantt View Facilities
Options | Actions |
Display tasks only for ‘today’ or ‘another day’ | Right-click on the display and select the option:
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Display the properties of the element to which a resource is assigned. | Right-click on the element entry and select the 'Show Element Properties' option.
The 'Properties' dialog for the element displays. |
Display the Resource Allocation details for an element or resource. | Right-click on the entry and select the 'Show Task Properties' option.
The 'Assigned Resources' dialog gets displayed. You can now edit the details and, if necessary, change the resource allocated to the element. |
Display the Resource Allocation records for an element. | (Also available in the Report View.) Right-click on the entry and select either of the context menu options:
The Resource Allocation window displays the details of the selected entry and other resource allocations for the element listed in the left-hand panel. You can edit the details and, if necessary, change the resource allocated to the element. |
Assign a new resource to an element. | Right-click on an element in the display, and select the 'Assign Resource' option.
The 'Assigned Resources' dialog gets displayed. |
Further Information
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Quick Reports Through Custom Documentation in Enterprise Architect 16
Custom Documentation
- Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect has a powerful feature to generate a quick report through the ‘Custom Document’ feature.
- Beneficial among businesses and firms not only because of the ease of generating reports but also because they are usually quite accurate and uniform.
- Helps the business to stay competitive by making the right data available to the right people at the right time.
What’s new in Custom Documentation in Sparx Enterprise Architect 16?
- New custom document templates and sample document contents are available through Model Wizard and can be accessed from Document Publishing perspective.
- This new documents templates allow you to produce high level design, functional and business requirement document.
- Creating a Custom Document is fairly simple, and you can generate a document with a few clicks by simply dragging and dropping a model content from the Project Browser.
- It Dynamically updates the entire document or a particular section, ensuring that it reflects the latest changes in the Model. So that, you can save time and avoid regenerating a document then copy-paste the changes in the existing word documents.
- Warnings are now displayed when data is lost when updating a dynamic part.
- Ad hoc reporting features allow users to customize to insert their own words, images, logo and other contents to their own requirements.
- Improved content list, which now includes the element and template for each dynamic part.
- During document generation, a progress indicator will bring better feedback.
- Numerous improvements and usability improvements have been made.
Figure 1: Custom Templates
Further Information
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