Visual Paradigm for UML 5.3 SP1 release notes

Import ERwin Data Modeler project

AllFusion ERwin Data Modeler is a popular tool for data modeling. And now you can easily import ERwin diagrams and models into your Visual Paradigm project.

Support Oracle Schema in generate/reverse database

A schema is a set of components and database objects under the control of a given database user(s). It also act as a common understanding of the database which shows an abstract record structure. You can visualize your database more easily even the tables are across different schemes.

Support NetBeans 5.5 beta 2

NetBeans / Sun™ ONE is one of popular IDEs in the industry. By using IDE Integration, you can connect the system design (UML diagrams) to the implementation (Java source code).

Support custom ID generator for Object/Relational mapping

ID generator is for generating unique value for each row of record. You can assign an ID generator to a primary key column to indicate which strategy will be used when generating an ID in runtime. In addition to the default strategies, you can implement your own one.

Support one foreign key associating to multiple primary keys

Visual Paradigm ORM code generation now support one foreign key associating to multiple primary keys.

Generate/Reverse database with user-defined type for Entity's column

Besides basic data type for entity's column, Visual Paradigm ORM now supports any user-defined types on generate / reverse database.

New PDF report generation engine

A new PDF report generator is introduced, replacing the one supported by the earlier versions. In addition to the fresh new look for the generated report, it also supports a higher level of customization such as cover page, header and footer, table of contents, table of figures and diagram ordering.

Speed up the opening project process

at least 2 times faster in large project

Speed up the project publishing process

at least 10 times faster in large project

Restructure diagram toolbar to enhance the usability

In order to let you with smoother with diagram editing, our diagram toolbar is enhanced by grouping a set of tools into a new category, so that they are more reachable and well-organized.

Export/Import Textual Analysis and Business Process Diagram to/from XMI

VP-UML exports the Business Process Diagram and Textual Analysis in the extension XML Nodes (out of the XMI Schema). It makes the Business Process Diagram and Textual Analysis can be imported into VP-UML without any loss.

UML 1.x Swimlane header missing after reopen project
Undo create Swimlane causes partial Swimlane
Undo create parent for shape causes the shape itself to be deleted
Missing model properties for ConditionalNode and LoopNode
Fail to show popup menu on problem statement
Filter Model Dialog fail to lookup what user want
Cannot move Message connected to Gate
ERD relationship connectors rerouted in bizarre way when save project or export diagram as image
Call Message does not display Recurrence/condition nor Iteration in caption
Copy and pasted provided interface shown as ball instead of socket
Undo split Sequence Flow causes original Sequence Flow to be deleted
New shape created from a BPMN-grouped shape not automatically added to group
Use Case Description doesn't real time update from MS Word
Business Shape are not handled by Project Publisher
Project Publisher missing support to references (files and URLs)
Wrong position of Caption and Connector after import from XML
Random xmi:id in exported XMI file
Connectors become invisible after importing (XMI/XML/Rose)
Stereotype lost after Export and Import XML
ORM failed to delete child with index
ORM generate wrong mapping for 1:1 association in some situations
Report Writer supports Flow of Events number
Save function in Report Writer
Rename Report function in Report Writer
HTML Report Generation Supports Requirement Diagram
Support Textual Analysis in XMI Exporting/Importing
Lazy diagram loading support
Show Related Class/Entities of Entity in ORM Diagram
Better Auto Layout for ERD
Support Task(BPMN)'s properties for project publisher

Visual Paradigm for UML 5.3 SP1 Release Notes

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