Frequently Asked Questions

I am getting a lot of questions from people interested in Unified Modeling Language (UML) and Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE), either from my YouTube Channel, Blog, or here. I have decided to post answers to those questions in my UML Operator Blog until I find a different approach. I know the FAQ list will  get extremely large and I will need to have a more friendly way to find answers.

Sparx Enterprise Architect (EA)

1. How do I create a Sparx Project? Answer: Creating a Sparx EA Project

2. How do I have Sparx EA launch a diagram/model by default when I load a project? Answer: Launching with Model Default

3. How do I show or hide associations in my Diagram? Answer: Show and Hide Relationships

4. How do I better control the placement of elements in my diagrams? Answer: Smart Placement and Guides

5. How do I get the Diagram Toolbar? Answer: Show Hide Diagram Toolbar

6. How do I create a non-technical, client-friendly, diagram from my UML Diagram for PowerPoint and other communications? Answer: Sparx EA Technical Model View to Non Technical...

7. How do I hide the Parent element in my aggregated diagrams/models? Answer: Suppress Fully Scoped Object Names

8. How do I change the Software Development Language in my elements to <none> or a specific language? Answer: Sparx Default Element Language

9. How do I add a Direction Indicator (black triangle, arrowhead) to my name labels on myassociations? Answer: Direction Indicators in Labeled Associations

10. How to I manage Namespace Roots (has red icon on lower right corner). Answer: Sparx EA Namespace Root

11. How do I Hide or Show the Status Bar at the bottom of the tool? Answer: Sparx EA Showing and Hiding Status Bar

12. Sparx EA always on top in your monitor and want to change that? Answer: Sparx Always on Top