Inconsistency Check
Add a view to check the consistency between Class diagram models and Sequence diagram models.
How to Install
- Download the Plug-in file. If you are using the old version of Astah, please download one that works for your Astah version.
- After the download is complete, drag the downloaded .jar file to an open instance of Astah. A pop-up will appear asking you to confirm installation choose [Yes].
- Now you are required to relaunch Astah. So please reboot.
- If you see [Consistent] window below the diagram editor, the installation is complete!
If there is no window below the diagram editor, go to [View] – [Show/Hide Extra View] to open.
How to use
After you complete the installation of this plug-in, you will see the [Consistent] tab in the extra view.
Let’s use this sample diagram to see how it works.
There is one Class diagram and Sequence Diagram. In the Sequence diagram, there are lifelines with Classes that are shown in the Class Diagram.
Below the diagram, the consistent view gives you what’s wrong with these models.
Column | Description |
|---|---|
| No | Row number |
| Error Message | Gives an alert message if it detects any inconsistencies for you to repair. |
| Sequence Diagram | It shows a full path of the Sequence Diagram that the target model is drawn. |
| Message Information | Return Value = Sequence number:Message Name (Parameter:Type):Return Value Type |
| Source Lifeline | Name of Lifeline : Base Class |
| Target Lifeline | Name of Lifeline : Base Class |
| Error Level | There are four levels: Critical, Error, Warning and Notice |
Solve the error – “BaseClass of the lifeline does not exist.”
When you click the error line, it will open a diagram with a focus on the target model.
In this case, adding a Baseclass to the Lifeline0 will do. To do so, please refer to our user guide – Sequence diagram.
Export Inconsistency list to Excel
You can export the list of Inconsistency list by clicking the [Export to Excel]button.
Download Old Versions
| Compatible with | Plug-in Version | Release Date | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astah Professional and UML version 6.6 – 8.3 | 1.3.5 | 2019.4.11 |  |