Passing Parameters to External Applications

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When configuring custom tools in Enterprise Architect, you can pass parameters to the application.

Select the Tools | Customize menu option. The Customize dialog displays; click on the Tools tab. Now you can:

·Specify a custom tool (application) using the Command field.
·Define a file to open or parameters to pass to this application using the Arguments field.

CustomizeMenu-Commands-Params
 

The available parameters for passing information to external applications are:

Parameter

Description

Notes

$f

Project Name

For example, c:\projects\EAexample.eap.

$F

Calling Application (Enterprise Architect)

Enterprise Architect

$p

Current Package Id

For example, 144

$P

Package GUID

GUID for accessing this package.

$d

Diagram ID

Id for accessing associated diagram.

$D

Diagram GUID

GUID for accessing associated diagram.

$e

Comma separated list of element IDs

All elements selected in the current diagram.

$E

Comma separated list of element GUIDs

All elements selected in the current diagram.

Tip: For more information on using the Automation Interface visit www.sparxsystems.com/AutIntVB.htm.