Using the OCLEditor with arbitrary EMF based meta-models

It is also possible creating OCL expressions on arbitrary meta-models which have to be EMF/MOF based. In this section you will create an OCL project at this level.

1. add the new meta-model to the OCLEditor SQUAM preferences. Make sure that the meta-model has the file extension ".ecore" or ".xsd" (Window > Preferences > OCLEditor Community Edition > Metamodel > Add new metamodel). Select the meta-model in the FileDialog.

2. select the new meta-model from the list, and finally select the adequate default context for OCL tests:

Creating the project

1. Inside Eclipse select the menu item File > New > Project.... to open the New Project wizard.
2. Select OCL Library Project then click Next to start the New OCL Library Project wizard. Finally give the project a name.

   

   On this page select the added meta-model as a standard meta-model and click Finish.

    

3. Create a new OCL library newmetatest.oclx : File > New > Other > SQUAM > New OCL Library. Use templates(Strg + Space) to create basic OCL Library structure:

   

   Select the new meta-model in the metamodel proposal of the template.

   Now everything is set in order to write OCL expressions on arbitrary meta-models.

    

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New OCL Library Project Wizard