IBM Rational Modeling Extension for Microsoft .NET, Version 7.0.5 Release Notes

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Description

IBM® Rational® Modeling Extension for Microsoft® .NET is a C# and CTS modeling extension for the Rational UML modeling products. This family of design and development tools is built on the open-source Eclipse framework. The Modeling Extension for Microsoft .NET software includes plug-ins that enable software architects and model-driven developers to visualize C# applications and CTS types and to create well-architected C# code using the Unified Modeling Language (UML 2).

This refresh pack contains new features, enhancements, and fixes to earlier releases of Rational Modeling Extension for Microsoft .NET.

This version also includes all fixes, enhancements, and new features from the following fix packs:

For details on the new features, enhancements, and fixes contained in this refresh pack, see http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24017209.

In addition, see the release notes for version 7.0 of this product to learn about its new features and any limitations or problems known at the time of its release. The release notes for version 7.0 are available at: http://download.boulder.ibm.com/ibmdl/pub/software/rationalsdp/v7/rme/70/docs/readme/readme.html.

System requirements

If you are installing this refresh pack in conjunction with an upgrade to IBM Rational Software Modeler, V7.0.5 or IBM Rational Systems Developer, V7.0.5, you may be required to upgrade the Eclipse IDE to Version 3.3.1.

For information about the specific installation requirements and instructions for this refresh pack, including Eclipse upgrade information, see http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24017209

For information about system requirements, including hardware and software compatibility, see http://www.ibm.com/software/awdtools/modeling/ext/sysreq.

Installing Rational Modeling Extension for Microsoft .NET, Version 7.0.5

The following are two options to install this refresh pack:
  • If IBM Rational Modeling Extension for Microsoft .NET, Version 7.0, 7.0.0.2, 7.0.0.3, or 7.0.0.4 is already installed on your system, then you can install this update by using the Update Packages wizard in IBM Installation Manager.
  • If you are installing IBM Rational Modeling Extension for Microsoft .NET, Version 7.0.5 for the first time or if you are installing an additional instance of it, then you can install this update at the same time when you install IBM Rational Modeling Extension for Microsoft .NET, Version 7.0.5 by clicking Check for updates on the Install page of the Installing Packages wizard in IBM Installation Manager.

For instructions on installing this refresh pack as an update or as a new installation of Rational Modeling Extension for Microsoft .NET, Version 7.0.5, see http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24017209.

For complete installation instructions, see the Rational Modeling Extension for Microsoft .NET Installation Guide on the refresh CD media online at: http://download.boulder.ibm.com/ibmdl/pub/software/rationalsdp/v7/rme/705/docs/install_instruction/install.html.

Known problems

Known problems are documented in the form of individual technotes in the Support knowledge base at http://www.ibm.com/software/awdtools/modeling/ext/support/. As problems are discovered and resolved, the knowledge base will be updated and maintained with any new information. By searching the knowledge base, you can quickly find workarounds or solutions to problems.

The following links launch customized queries of the live Support knowledge base:

Contacting IBM Rational Software Support

IBM Rational Software Support provides you with technical assistance.

For contact information and guidelines or reference materials that you will need when you require support, read the IBM Software Support Handbook at http://techsupport.services.ibm.com/guides/handbook.html.

For FAQs, lists of known problems and fixes, and other support information, visit the product support page for Rational Modeling Extension for Microsoft .NET at: http://www.ibm.com/software/awdtools/modeling/ext/support/.

For Rational software product news, events, and other information, visit the product home page for Rational Modeling Extension for Microsoft .NET at: http://www.ibm.com/software/awdtools/modeling/ext/.

Before you contact IBM Rational Software Support, gather the background information that you will need to describe your problem. When describing a problem to an IBM software support specialist, be as specific as possible and include all relevant background information so that the specialist can help you solve the problem efficiently. To save time, know the answers to these questions:

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