Enterprise Architect, as a modeling tool for different domains, can be used to provide the artifacts needed by the mentioned standards. In addition to the required artifacts, the standards often require a chain of traceability between all artifacts. Dr. Detlev Hatke presents in his article Tool-Based Checks of Process Implementation – an Example some approaches how SPICE can be lived with Enterprise Architect.

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We are happy to announce the final version of Enterprise Architect 8.0. This version includes many user requested features to get more value in the every day tasks. The user interface has been improved, in particular we want to point you to the Structured Scenario Editor and Workspace Layout Manager. Full support for DoDAF and MODAF (UPDM) has also been implemented. Performance, especially regarding big models has been improved. The administration of Floating Lizenzen can now be done via a Windows Service. You will increase your productivity with a better Element Browser, dynamic diagram filtering, intellisense for glossaries and the Source Code Editor.

Special attention has been given to compatibility to Windows7 (and Windows Vista).

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CVS – How to set up a CVS repository in an Enterprise Architect model.

Subversion – How to set up a Subversion repository in Enterprise Architect models.

Team Foundation Server – Setting up a Team Foundation Server (TFS) project.

Configure & Connect – Configuring EA and connecting to your Version Control system.

Controlled Packages – Version controlled UML packages in Enterprise Architect.

AccuRev – Built-in support for AccuRev’s version control features using SCC.

Sit back, relax and watch this interesting videos, which should help you getting a better understanding for Enterprise Architects version control.

Display Scenario Testing details by:
1. Select the View | Testing menu option.
2. Open a diagram and select the required element
3. Now you can see all of the test scripts for that element.
4. Click on the Scenario tab.

Option	Use to
Test	Specify the name of the test.
Status	Click on the drop-down arrow and select the current status of the test.
Type	Click on the drop-down arrow and select the type of test.
Run By	Click on the drop-down arrow and select the name of the person who ran the test.
Checked By	Click on the drop-down arrow and select the name of the person who checked the test run.
Last Run	Click on the drop-down arrow and select the date on which the test was last run.
Description	Type a description of the test. You can format the text using the Rich Text Notes toolbar at the top of the field. This text is also reflected in the Notes window, but cannot be edited there.
Input	Type in the input data.
Acceptance Criteria	Type the acceptance or test success conditions.
Results	Type the results of the last test.

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Display Acceptance Testing details by:
1. Select the View | Testing menu option.
2. Open a diagram and select the required element.
3. Now you can see all of the test scripts for that element.
4. Click on the Acceptance tab.

Option	Use to
Test	Specify the name of the test.
Status	Click on the drop-down arrow and select the current status of the test.
Type	Click on the drop-down arrow and select the type of test.
Run By	Click on the drop-down arrow and select the name of the person who ran the test.
Checked By	Click on the drop-down arrow and select the name of the person who checked the test run.
Last Run	Click on the drop-down arrow and select the date on which the test was last run.
Description	Type a description of the test. You can format the text using the Rich Text Notes toolbar at the top of the field. This text is also reflected in the Notes window, but cannot be edited there.
Input	Type in the input data.
Acceptance Criteria	Type the acceptance or test success conditions.
Results	Type the results of the last test.

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The options of System Testing and the use of it:

Follow this steps to display Integration Testing details:

1. Select the View | Testing menu option.
2. Open a diagram and select the required element.
3. All possible test scripts for that element are now displayed.
4. Click on the Integration tab.

A list of all options and the use of it:

1. Open Testing window
2. Select View | Testing menu option
3. Open a diagram, select the required element

Now, all of the test scripts for that element are displayed in the Testing window.
Below you can see the possible options and how to use it:

Option	Use to
Test	Specify the name of the test.
Status	Click on the drop-down arrow and select the current status of the test.
Type	Click on the drop-down arrow and select the type of test.
Run By	Click on the drop-down arrow and select the name of the person who ran the test.
Checked By	Click on the drop-down arrow and select the name of the person who checked the test run.
Last Run	Click on the drop-down arrow and select the date on which the test was last run.
Description	Type a description of the test. You can format the text using the Rich Text Notes toolbar at the top of the field. This text is also reflected in the Notes window, but cannot be edited there.
Input	Type in the input data.
Acceptance Criteria	Type the acceptance or test success conditions.
Results	Type the results of the last test.