Generating the DoDAF report from the architecture model

Using another helper, you can generate a IBM® Rational® Rhapsody® for DoDAF Add On report from the architecture model that includes the following architecture products: AV‑1, AV‑2, OV‑1, OV‑2, OV‑3, OV‑5, OV‑6b, and OV‑6c

About this task

. The AV‑2 is generated for you automatically from the architecture model data. Keep in mind that the model itself is a dynamic and searchable AV‑2 including all elements of the architecture model.

Note: You must already have the Microsoft products mentioned in this section. They are not provided by the Rational Rhapsody DoDAF Add On or the product itself.

To generate the Rational Rhapsody for DoDAF Add On report:

Procedure

  1. Right‑click your top‑level project folder on the Rational Rhapsody browser and select DoDAF Report Generator.
  2. Wait while your files are generated.
    The Rational Rhapsody for DoDAF Add On Report Generator window displays and ReporterPLUS starts to load the model and generate the files. This process might take a few minutes. When completed, Rational Rhapsody display where the files are stored, which are in the project directory.
  3. Click OK.
  4. Look at the files generated.
    • The document is formatted and displayed in Microsoft Word, as shown in the following figure:
      DoDAF project report document
    • The OV‑3 spreadsheet is saved as a worksheet in an Excel file

Results

It is possible to navigate to the definition of any interfaces displayed in the OV‑3 Matrix. Double‑click an interface name in the OV‑3 Excel file or in the OV‑3 Word document opens the corresponding definition of the interface in the AV‑2 Data Dictionary. Use the Back button in the Microsoft Word web toolbar to return to the OV‑3.

Note: The Word document can be converted to other formats including HTML and PDF using vendor software (not provided in the product).

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