Hi Phil & Co, archi grand masters!
I'm developing a prototype of static dataset lineage scanner tool which generate an archi model for analysis and documentation (written in python).
I first exported with the Archimate Open Exchange format, but I soon discovered:
* the .archimate xml format seems a lot easier for serialization (cf properties, folder for example)
* Loading a several 1000's of objects .archimate file is way faster than importing into archi from Archimate Open Exchange format
So I'm thinking to drop the Open Exchange format
I understand I use the .archimate at my risk and peril, and there is no support/compatibility warranty. Change and deprecation can arrive at any version.
However, would you have some documentation (.xsd?), pointers and recommendation (do's or don't's) with my approach
Thanks in advance
Robert
PS: I'm planning to open source later the python archimate lib
PS2: thanks again for your great application
Hi Robert,
sounds interesting. The Open Exchange Format in Archi uses JDOM to parse the XML and this is then converted to Java objects. It shouldn't actually be that slow. I've been using JDOM on another project recently and it's not too bad.
Regarding the XSD, as the core model uses Eclipse Modelling Framework it is easy enough to generate an XSD file. It's attached.
Phil
Thanks Phil. Indeed a lot simpler than the Archimate Open Exchange xsd
Hi,
I can confirm that it should not be that slow with Open Exchange Format. As Phil said, e recently worked on another project using JDOM and I can load a big model that contains more than 20000 concepts and 1000 views in 10sec (and most of the time is passed loading the 300MB XML file).
I really wouldn't advise to use internal Archi XML for such project, This can change at any time, and I'm planning several changes that (if implemented) would change it a lot. Using Open Exchange Format is the way to go IMHO.
Regards,
JB
"slow" is relative. The .archimate is immediate, the .xml takes a couple of seconds, so it's perfectly acceptable.
However I need to do roundtrip (enrichment of current archi model), folder support is for the time being only in .archimate if I understand.
The Open Exchange Format XML file is validated on import and export against the XSD Schema. This adds time to the process. Validation on export will be an option in the next version, and importing of folders will be supported in next version, as you know.