Before you begin the Rose model import process, it is important
that you understand all Rose model migration limitations.
The Rose model import process has the following limitations:
- After you import your Rose model, it is probable that your imported model
will contain numerous error, warning, and informational messages in the Problems view.
Messages like these are expected because Rose is based on UML 1.4, whereas
the new UML modeling products are based on UML 2.0. Most messages in the Problems
view point out specific differences in UML notation, and how certain Rose
model elements map into the new UML modeling products.
- The diagram layout rules, as well as the default colors, fonts, and styles,
have changed significantly from Rose, so most diagrams look different after
migration even if they are semantically identical.
- The Rational
Rose® Model Import wizard only imports Rose models; you cannot import Rational
Rose Real-Time (RT) models.
- The import process is one-way; once you import a model, you
cannot bring the imported model back into Rose.
- The Rational® UML
modeling products do not support cross-platform import. If you created your
Rose model on a Windows® version of Rose, you cannot import the model
to a Linux™ version
of the new UML modeling products.