Verifying the Rose import process

After you import your Rational Rose® model, it is a good idea to verify your model and diagrams for data integrity.

You may want to do a side-by-side comparison of each model to check similarities and differences, especially in regards to the UML 1.4 and UML 2.0 notation. Check the Problems view to review error, warning, and informational messages that might appear during the import process. After import, it is very common for models to have a large number of error, warning, and informational message because of the difference between UML 1.4 and UML 2.0.

To verify data integrity:

  1. In the Model Explorer view, right-click the model and click Run Validation to locate broken semantic rules in your model. Typically, the type of errors found are related to adherence to UML 2.0 requirements, logic, structure, and use. All results, such as errors, warnings, and informational messages, appear in the Problems view.
  2. Compare your original Rose model with your new model to learn how UML 2.0 is different from the UML notation used in Rose. Do a side-by-side comparison of your models and diagrams to discover some of the UML notational differences and to verify diagram integrity.
  3. Review the help topics on Rose model element mapping to understand the differences in UML notation. Most of the UML differences are somewhat minor; however, the major differences are found in state machines, activities, and interactions. Refer to the UML 2.0 specification for complete details.
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