Import XMI from PEAR\PHP_UML not working (unknown exporter)

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#1

Hello,

I am trying to import XMI generated from PEAR\PHP_UML (http://pear.php.net/manual/en/package.php.php-uml.php) into VP-UML Modeller Edition. It fails with the message “Unknown exporter PEAR\PHP_UML”.

I attached a sample XMI file (two classes, “$ phpuml Domain/Factory/ -o /var/tmp/”). I there something wrong with the XMI or does VP-UML only accept XMI from pre-defined exporters?

Best regards,
Thomas
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#2

Hello Thomas,

Thanks for your message and I’ve forwarded the details to our engineers to follow-up. I’ll get back to you once there are any feedback. Feel free to contact me if you need any help.

Best regards,
Rain

#3

Hello Thomas,

I would like to let you know the fail to import XMI problem has been fixed and please run the VP Suite Update to update the software to latest patch (sp1_20110709e or later). Details about update to latest patch can be found at

Feel free to contact me if you require any further information.

Best regards,
Rain

#4

Hello Rain,

thank you very much for the patch, the initial import is working now. What I am trying to achieve is the following:

  • import XMI => I have classes in VP
  • create a class model diagram (with color coding maybe)
  • update the code in my IDE
  • create a new XMI-export
  • import that XMI in my VP-project => model elements get merged with elements from XMI

Currenty I get the error “Unknown exporter PEAR\PHP_UML” when I try to merge the new XMI into my VP-project. Is that event possible?

I guess that is what the Standard Edition is good for. “Instant reverse engineering” works as expected on initial import, but when I try to update my model from modified source code, my layout modifications on the model get lost (tested with background color). Is there a way to preserve presentation attributes on my model?

Best regards,
Thomas

#5

Can’t get to work even the initial Import.

I only get the “[warning 14:49:03]Unknown Exporter: PEAR\PHP_UML]” Message (running Build 20111023)

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#6

Would you mind send me your XMI file to have a look?

Best regards,
Rain