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An engineer using SysML modeling tool B imports an XMI die produced by SysML modeling tool A (containing a complete model) and makes changes to the model
What is the best way XMI provides to introduce the changes back to the original model in the original tool (Tool A)?
33 comments · newest first
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Jill
10 months ago
I think C could work, but it might get complicated with large models.
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Casie
11 months ago
Wait, can you really just import the whole model back? Sounds risky!
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Renea
11 months ago
A is too limited, it won't capture all the changes effectively.
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Vesta
11 months ago
I disagree, D could be more straightforward for merging.
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Delila
11 months ago
Option B seems like the best choice for tracking changes.
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Lillian
12 months ago
I feel like option D could be a safe choice since it allows for a complete import, but it seems a bit cumbersome compared to the others.
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Son
12 months ago
I practiced a similar question where we had to decide on the best way to merge models, but I can't recall if exporting only modified elements is enough.
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Larae
12 months ago
I think option B sounds familiar; it might be the one that focuses on differences, which could be useful for tracking changes.
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Mona
1 year ago
I remember we discussed XMI and how it handles model changes, but I'm not sure which option is the best for importing back into Tool A.
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Malcom
1 year ago
Option A seems like the simplest solution, but I'm not sure if it would preserve the full context of the changes. I'll need to weigh the pros and cons of each approach.
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Mitsue
1 year ago
I think Option D is the safest bet. Importing the entire model back and using the diff/merge utility is a reliable way to ensure all the changes are properly incorporated.
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Peggie
1 year ago
I'm a bit confused by the wording of the question. I'm not sure I fully understand the differences between the options. I'll need to re-read it a few times.
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Kyoko
1 year ago
Option B sounds like the best approach to me. Producing a special XMI file with just the differences seems like the most efficient way to update the original model.
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Alison
1 year ago
This seems like a tricky question. I'll need to think carefully about the different options and how they would work in practice.
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Johnathon
1 year ago
I think 'below the line' might refer to specific methods that directly engage customers, like free gifts. Is that option A?
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Merilyn
2 years ago
Option A is the clear winner here. Why import the whole model when you can just send the updates? That's like throwing the baby out with the bathwater.
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Kiera
2 years ago
Option A is the clear winner here. Why import the whole model when you can just send the updates? That's like throwing the baby out with the bathwater.
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Theron
2 years ago
B) Produce a special XMI file expressing the differences from the original XMI and import it into Tool A
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Thad
2 years ago
A) Export only the modified and new elements to XMI and import it to Tool A.
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Aileen
2 years ago
Option C is the way to go. Partitioning the models and exchanging only the changed parts seems like the most organized approach.
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Felix
2 years ago
I'm going with option D. Importing the entire model and using the tool's diff/merge utility seems like the safest way to ensure no conflicts or issues.
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Meaghan
2 years ago
I agree with option D, it's better to import the entire model to avoid any potential conflicts.
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Helene
2 years ago
I think option A might be quicker and easier, just exporting the modified elements and importing them back.
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Dahlia
2 years ago
I'm going with option D. Importing the entire model and using the tool's diff/merge utility seems like the safest way to ensure no conflicts or issues.
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Whitney
2 years ago
I think partitioning the models and exchanging parts is the most accurate way to introduce changes back to the original model.
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Annamae
2 years ago
I disagree, I believe producing a special XMI file expressing the differences is more efficient.
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Long
2 years ago
I think the best way is to export only the modified elements to XMI and import it back to Tool A.
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Merri
2 years ago
Option B sounds like a good idea to me. Using a special XMI file to express the differences could help keep the original model intact.
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Anastacia
2 years ago
I think option A is the best way to introduce the changes back to the original model. Exporting only the modified and new elements seems more efficient than importing the entire model.
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Annabelle
2 years ago
Option D could be useful too. Importing the entire model back as a separate copy and using the tool's diff/merge utility seems like a good approach.
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Earleen
2 years ago
I'm not sure, but option C also sounds interesting. Partitioning the models and exchanging parts could be effective.
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Glory
2 years ago
But what about option B? Producing a special XMI file expressing the differences could also work.
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Vivienne
2 years ago
I think option A is the best way to introduce the changes back to the original model. Exporting only the modified and new elements seems more efficient than importing the entire model.