Checking external XDE references before import

Before you import a Rational® XDE model into the Rational UML modeling products, you should check to see if the XDE model has broken reference to other XDE models. Resolving broken references before importing greatly increases the chances of the models functioning properly after import.

For example, if you have two models open in the XDE Model Explorer, a diagram that resides in Model1 may display the shape of an underlying model element in Model2. You can use the XDE Check External References command to look for external references.

Note: Any problems that you find during this process should be fixed within XDE before you import your models into the Rational UML modeling products.

To check for external references within XDE:

  1. In the Model Explorer, select a model.
  2. Click Modeling > Check External References. The Checking External References window opens and informs you of any external references.
  3. Complete one of the following steps:
    • If you do not have any external references, click Close.
    • Click the Details button to open the External References window. The details area of the External References window provides information on the registered location and reference paths of models.
  4. Fix all broken references within XDE.
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