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Released: December 3, 2021 


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UAF Features



SysML Features



Performance Improvements

Modeling and Infrastructure

Collaboration

Report Wizard

UAF Features

UAF 1.2 Support (Technology Preview)

In 2021x Refresh 2, the UAF 1.2 support is introduced as a technology preview.

For this release, the separate UAF 1.2 Plugin is included in Cameo Enterprise Architecture and Magic Systems of Systems Architect modeling tools. This plugin is only for preview purposes and should NOT be used in production.

What is implemented for this release:

  • UAF 1.2 Profile support, however, it is supported only in the UAF framework
  • Migration from UAF 1.1 to UAF 1.2
  • UAF Grid and Metamodel Improvements:
    • Architecture Management Domain
    • Improvements in Strategic and Services Domains (clarify semantics, add new concepts, improve exposition)
    • Support of Value Streams
    • Risk becomes a cross-cutting construct

See the UAF 1.2 Plugin documentation >>

The development will continue for the upcoming releases and will focus on the fully UAF 1.2 support for DoDAF, DoDAF 2.0 MODAF, NAF, and NAF 4.0 frameworks and migration from UPDM to UAF 1.2.

UAF 1.2 grid.
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ArchiMate Model Import (Technology Preview)

In this version, we continued working on the import of the ArchiMate model from the open exchange file into the UAF project. The imported element mapping is still only partial, but more mapping options were implemented. The mapping of ArchiMate 3.1 to UAF 1.1 approach is based on the NATO Architecture Framework. Learn more >>>

SysML Features
Behavior-to-Structure Synchronization

The Behavior-to-Structure Synchronization has undergone further improvements to enable you to completely synchronize the entire structure model with the behavior model. First, the set of validation rules has been extended by introducing the brand new validation rules for the detection of missing Connectors and Item Flows. That is not all! You can now automatically build the structure model according to defined Activities and, at the same time, generate an Internal Block Diagram by executing a single-click command. 

Checking the consistency of the Internal Block Diagram with Activities and then handling detected inconsistencies using solvers.

Learn more about behavior to structure synhronization>>

Requirements Verification in Table

The Requirements verification can now be performed directly in the Requirement Table. The analysis is carried out by evaluating whether the value of the property satisfying the Requirement is within a range of lower and upper bounds extracted from the Requirement text. Additionally, the automatically calculated margin value helps to determine how close the system model is to fulfilling Requirements.  

Performing the Requirements verification analysis in the Requirement Table. 

Learn more about Requirements verification>>


Modelica Enhancements

Importing from Modelica file

In this version, the Modelica import was enhanced. Previously, only Modelica Library import was available. Now you can import the Modelica file (*.mo) content into the single selected Block of your SysML model. During the import, context-specific initial values can be updated or missing classifiers can be created. Furthermore, connector, property, and port changes are also supported.

Learn more about Modelica import >>

Extending models with Comments

You can extend the model generated as a Modelica code, using a Comment element with the «ModelicaExtension» stereotype. The Modelica Extension content is exported to the Modelica file together with the model. As a result, the code is generated depending on where the Comment is attached.

Learn more about extending the model >>

Other Enhancements
  • The Autowiring command was renamed Autowire Parts. You can find this command in the IBD diagram toolbar, Tools menu.
  • The Autowire Parts, Delegate Port(s), and Behavior to Structure Synchronization commands have been grouped under Tools in the diagram toolbar.

  • You can now easily check if the Item Flow realized by the Object Flow is compatible with Pin types in a SysML Activity Diagram.

  • You can now easily check the sent Signal compatibility with the Proxy Port specified in the On Port property of the Send Signal action or the compatibility of the accepted Signal with the Proxy Port specified in the Port property of the Accept Event action in a SysML Activity Diagram.


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Performance Improvements

  • Numbering validation. Project opening now takes less time as a result of boosting numbering validation efficiency.

A chart comparing the project opening speed in 2021x and 2021x Refresh1 SysML projects with 0.5M, 1M, 2M, and 5M elements.
  • Element selection. Further improvements have been introduced to element selection (i.e., the Select Element dialog and drop-down lists) performance. The stereotyped element search is now performed approximately 20-200 times faster.

  • Import from another project. Projects can be imported much faster as the import operation now works more like Copy/Paste rather than Merge.

A chart comparing the sample project import speed in 2021x and 2021x Refresh1 SysML projects with 0.5M and 1M elements.

  • Time consumption on large server projects. Report Wizard now utilizes significantly less time on large server projects using the Web Publisher 2.0 template, in comparison with the 2021x version.

    A chart displaying the results of performance testing between SysML project 5M and 10M sizes in the whole elements scope.

  • Ignoring Smart Package Calculation in Tables and Matrices. Depending on the complexity and the total number of Smart Packages within the specified scope in tables and matrices, significant performance degradation can be caused while building tables and matrices. Since the 2021x Refresh1, the inner Smart Packages are no longer calculated by default unless you turn on the Include Additional Content option. Consequently, tables and matrices are now built faster. 

    The contents of a Smart Package that falls within the specified scope is excluded when building a table. 

  • Refreshing Smart Package contents on demand. You can now suspend the automatic Smart Package contents recalculation in the background to enhance performance by simply changing the Smart Package state to Frozen. As a result, elements are no longer automatically added to the Smart Package contents; however, the dynamic contents can still be refreshed on demand by clicking the button.

Refreshing the Smart Package contents on demand.  

Learn more about freezing the contents of Smart Packages >>

Four SysML projects in 2021x that were used to run the performance tests, ranging from 0.5M to 5M in size, are equal in size to projects of earlier versions with sizes ranging from 1M to 10M. 

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Integrations

Importing Variability Data From the ENOVIA Model Definition Application

This functionality is available with the 3DEXPERIENCE ENOVIA Model Definition Integration and Product Line Engineering plugins.

Import variability data to your modeling tool project directly from the 3DS ENOVIA Model Definition application on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. The 3DEXPERIENCE ENOVIA Model Definition Integration plugin is available for your modeling tool (together with the Product Line Engineering plugin). 

Learn more about importing ENOVIA models >>

Learn more about authenticating with 3DEXPERIENCE platform >>

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Modeling and Infrastructure

Tree View in Select Element Drop-Downs and Quick Find

Quick Find and Type Selection drop-downs have been enhanced with the Tree view. In cases when multiple elements share the same name, it will no longer be confusing as to which one to select: all you need to do is switch to the Tree view to identify the element's place in the model hierarchy. 

Switching between the Tree and List views to find the needed element faster.

Other improvements 

  • The 3DEXPERIENCE menu item groups all available integrations with the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. When you install plugins that support integration with the platform, all their available functionalities will be added under the 3DEXPERIENCE menu. Learn more about authentication with the 3DEXPERIENCE platform >>

  • Since the UsageInDiagrams Opaque Behavior is a time-consuming operation (it loads all diagrams - matrices, tables, and maps), it has been deprecated and replaced with the UsageInDiagramsWithSymbols Opaque Behavior that searches for symbol usages only. Learn more about built-in operations >>

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Key Issues Fixed

The following key issues have been fixed with this version:

  • Improved performance - Smart Packages that fall within the tracking scope are no longer automatically calculated when the Suspect Links > Show Suspicions command is executed.
  • The problem with Java sign-in is solved and the modeling tool now launches on macOS Big Sur without warnings.
  • The project update no longer fails when the standard profile has no internal version specified.
  • The modeling tool no longer becomes unresponsive when the element search is in progress.
  • The diagram is no longer scaled incorrectly on mouse click/drag.
  • The filtered changes are now accepted/rejected recursively when performing the merge operation.
  • The information in structured expression queries is properly updated when adding projects to Teamwork Cloud.
  • The element refactoring no longer fails when the Legend item is applied.
  • The applied Legend item adornments are no longer removed after saving a Teamwork Cloud project locally.
  • The Diagram Info box in the diagram no longer changes its position after performing the merge operation.
  • Action pins no longer remain synced to Activity when the action behavior is unset.
  • Associations are no longer moved when centering Classes vertically. 
  • The modeling tool no longer freezes when publishing large projects to Teamwork Cloud.
  • When two different custom prefixes are applied for two different sets of elements, the element renumbering no longer works incorrectly for the set of elements with one custom prefix.

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Discontinued Products

CSV Import Plugin support will be discontinued from the next major version. Excel/CSV Sync or Excel/CSV Import features will be replacing the CSV Import Plugin.


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Collaboration

Global Element Usage Search

No more accidental Recovered Elements and unexpected surprises when updating Used Project versions! The latest release introduces the global element usage search functionality that allows you to query for the usages of the element you are about to modify or delete. Depending on the server-side configuration, projects using the element in question can be returned either from the entire Teamwork Cloud repository or the chosen custom indexed scope.

Searching for element usages within the Teamwork Cloud repository.

Learn more about global element usage search >>

Nested Categories 

Do your projects need to be grouped hierarchically? Are you seeking to organize them in a folder-like manner? We have a solution! You can now organize your projects into nested categories so you can find them later with no difficulty.

Organizing server projects into nested categories.

Representation of Teamwork Cloud Users

You now have the freedom to customize how individual Teamwork Cloud users are represented in the modeling tool (for example, when they lock elements) by simply changing the value of the Representation of Users environment option. It is your choice whether a User Name, a Full Name, or an Email address is shown to identify them. 

Changing the user representation in the Teamwork Cloud project.

Learn more about representation of Teamwork Cloud users >>

Returning to Merge Dialog

Need to make some adjustments after finishing the merge operation? Not a problem! You can now quickly return to the previously performed merge operation if you notice that you have accepted or rejected the changes (e.g., rejected the element creation) by mistake and need to change your merge decisions.

Returning to the Merge dialog to change merge decisions.

Learn more about returning to Merge dialog >>

Other Teamwork Cloud-related Improvements

  • Filters in the Merge dialog have been redesigned to improve the user experience. 

  • Updating a server project with local changes in disconnected team collaboration now handles the Used Project branch deletions more effectively, with no errors. 

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