topic Re: ArcGIS Diagrammer Announcements in Data Management Questions

ArcGIS Diagrammer Announcements

KatsuraIizuka — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 16:23:34 GMT

Please note that...

1. This is the place to post your ArcGIS Diagrammer questions!

2. Any comments and ideas about diagramming tools can be posted here.

3. New version of ArcGIS Diagrammer with ArcGIS 10 release will be posted here.

Re: ArcGIS Diagrammer Announcements

MarcinLatos — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:31:32 GMT

Hello,

With new version I would like to have:
- possibility to add text to the diagramm (labels)
- some graphics to illustrate relationships (a line connecting an origin table and a destination table ?)

Many thanks
Marcin

Re: ArcGIS Diagrammer Announcements

KhaledHussein — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:03:20 GMT

kmatsuda;9586 wrote:
Please note that...

is the new version available yet?

ArcGIS Diagrammer for ArcGIS 10 Released

RichieCarmichael — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:09:20 GMT

ArcGIS Diagrammer is now available for ArcGIS 10. The most significant addition to this release is support for Terrain datasets.
Download

Re: ArcGIS Diagrammer Announcements

SeanGrant — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:52:38 GMT

Other than Terrains like you mentioned, is there a list of other enhancement/fixes that were made for the 10 release?

-Sean

Re: ArcGIS Diagrammer Announcements

SusanMoore — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 13:19:08 GMT

I haven't been able to successfully work with a network dataset in the AGS Diagrammer. Every time I attempt to import the XML which I exported from the Diagrammer, I receive an error stating the �??Import XML failed. Unable to instantiate class for xml scheme type: TurnFeatureSources.�?� Is a network dataset not supported, or is there something that perhaps I am doing wrong?

Re: ArcGIS Diagrammer Announcements

SusanMoore — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 17:41:37 GMT

Ok, I've since learned that the network dataset is not supported. If you'd like to see this support added (and make the Diagrammer part of Core), please add your vote to the request I posted here: http://ideas.arcgis.com/ideaView?id=087300000008DvaAAE.

I haven't been able to successfully work with a network dataset in the AGS Diagrammer. Every time I attempt to import the XML which I exported from the Diagrammer, I receive an error stating the �??Import XML failed. Unable to instantiate class for xml scheme type: TurnFeatureSources.�?� Is a network dataset not supported, or is there something that perhaps I am doing wrong?

Re: ArcGIS Diagrammer Announcements

XavierDavis — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:02:13 GMT

I am using ArcGIS Diagrammer and created a file called World Data Model.xml (I am currently working on the example on pages 32-35 of the ESRI ArcGIS Diagrammer User Guide - dated December 10, 2007.)

In ArcCatalog, I have performed the following:

1. Created a new file geodatabase.
2. Import the XML Workspace Document file called "World Data Model.xml and import Schema Only.

After doing the above steps, I received the following error, "Import XML data failed FDO error:2147186428 [XML parse error: Unrecognized input signature. [Line: 1, Clim:2].]"

In Diagrammer, it only gives me the option to save my file as a World Data Model.diagram file, not as a World Data Model. xml file. In order to rename this file as an .xml file, I had to manually name the file as a World Data Model. xml file in order for the file to be imported as an XML Workspace Document.

By doing this, I have been unsuccessful due to renaming the file as World Data Model. xml file within Diagrammer program in which it only allows me to save it as a .diagram file only.

Please help.

Thanks!

Re: ArcGIS Diagrammer Announcements

XavierDavis — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:58:53 GMT

I was able to resolve my issue by click on the Publish icon in ArcDiagrammer and it gave me the ability to save my file as a Water Data Model.xml file. Later, I was able to create a new geodatabase and import the Water Data Model.xml file as a XML Workspace Document. The import process was completed successfully.

I am using ArcGIS Diagrammer and created a file called World Data Model.xml (I am currently working on the example on pages 32-35 of the ESRI ArcGIS Diagrammer User Guide - dated December 10, 2007.)

In ArcCatalog, I have performed the following:

1. Created a new file geodatabase.
2. Import the XML Workspace Document file called "World Data Model.xml and import Schema Only.

After doing the above steps, I received the following error, "Import XML data failed FDO error:2147186428 [XML parse error: Unrecognized input signature. [Line: 1, Clim:2].]"

In Diagrammer, it only gives me the option to save my file as a World Data Model.diagram file, not as a World Data Model. xml file. In order to rename this file as an .xml file, I had to manually name the file as a World Data Model. xml file in order for the file to be imported as an XML Workspace Document.

By doing this, I have been unsuccessful due to renaming the file as World Data Model. xml file within Diagrammer program in which it only allows me to save it as a .diagram file only.

Please help.

Thanks!

Re: ArcGIS Diagrammer Announcements

DavidKlein — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 01:57:42 GMT

Hi,

I am currently building a fairly complex electric transmission and distribution model in Diagrammer, and I need to add many of the same fields to many diffierent objects. The current 92/93 Diagrammer that I have does not provide any means of doing this. I've not done it before, but I understand this is possible in Visio when starting from scratch, using abstract classes.

What I don't know is 1) if there is a good way to add the same 10 fields to 40 different existing feature classes in Visio, and if so, then 2) how to best get my *.diagram file into Visio. Obviously I do not want to manually create and define the same fields 40 times if there is any way to avoid it.

Can anyone provide any advice?

Thanks in advance-
David

Re: ArcGIS Diagrammer Announcements

FabianPulido — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 14:11:51 GMT

I have installed the ARCGIS DIAGRAMMER but microsoft's error appears to .NET Framework with the following exception to me upon executing it :"See the end of this message for details on invoking
just-in-time (JIT) debugging instead of this dialog box.

************** Exception Text **************
System.TypeInitializationException: The type initializer for 'ESRI.ArcGIS.Diagrammer.DiagrammerEnvironment' threw an exception. ---> System.IO.FileNotFoundException: Could not load file or assembly 'ESRI.ArcGIS.System, Version=9.2.0.1324, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=8fc3cc631e44ad86' or one of its dependencies. El sistema no puede hallar el archivo especificado.
File name: 'ESRI.ArcGIS.System, Version=9.2.0.1324, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=8fc3cc631e44ad86'
at ESRI.ArcGIS.Diagrammer.DiagrammerEnvironment..ctor()
at ESRI.ArcGIS.Diagrammer.DiagrammerEnvironment..cctor() in C:\Users\richie\Documents\Visual Studio 2008\Projects\ESRI.ArcGIS.Diagrammer\DiagrammerEnvironment.cs:line 58

How I can solve it

Re: ArcGIS Diagrammer Announcements

PaulaBrinsmead — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 09:09:37 GMT

Is anyone else having trouble getting Diagrammer to work on a Windows 7 system?

Re: ArcGIS Diagrammer Announcements

ThomasKonzel — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:50:25 GMT

I'm puzzled as to why, when my ArcGIS Desktop app uses a floating Info license, and even when I have Desktop open, ArcGIS Diagrammer insists on also consuming a Viewer license. Please change the Diagrammer code to use the registry-set choice for the computer on which it's installed. Some people may not care about this, but we definitely do.

Windows 7 Professional
ArcGIS 10 Desktop SP1

Re: ArcGIS Diagrammer Announcements

RyanSutcliffe — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 12:49:49 GMT

I'm puzzled as to why, when my ArcGIS Desktop app uses a floating Info license, and even when I have Desktop open, ArcGIS Diagrammer insists on also consuming a Viewer license. Please change the Diagrammer code to use the registry-set choice for the computer on which it's installed. Some people may not care about this, but we definitely do.

Windows 7 Professional
ArcGIS 10 Desktop SP1

Agreed. I have the same issue as I always use an ArcInfo license with ArcGIS Diagrammer and end up tying up someone elses ArcView license. I added an entry in ESRI's ideas section here:

https://c.na1.visual.force.com/apex/ideaView?id=08730000000boX6&returnUrl=%2Fapex%2FideaList%3Fc%3D09a300000004xET%26sort%3Drecent

Re: ArcGIS Diagrammer Announcements - Schema Report colours

InnaNogeste — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 01:20:43 GMT

I'm creating a Schema Report with the default ArcGIS Diagrammer colours.

I would like to change these colours - I can see that I can change the Diagram colours (Tools > Options > Diagram colors), but how can I change the default colours for the Schema Report?

I'm using version 1.0.3567.18822

Re: ArcGIS Diagrammer Announcements

HectorMelendez-Alvarado — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 14:39:34 GMT

I would like to localize the report template from english to spanish. Is there a file or templete that I can edit so all my schema reports are in spanish?

Re: ArcGIS Diagrammer Announcements

DavidCook1 — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:17:45 GMT

Defining Topology in ArcGIS Diagrammer.

I am having trouble establishing Topology rules. I have added a Topology to the diagram and linked it to the Feature Dataset and added some rules. When I run it I get the error:

[INDENT]Getting error Load xml data failed - The topology rule is invalid/malformed.[/INDENT]

To try and understand where I am going wrong, I decided to create a XML file from ArcCatalog that includes a topology and review in ArcGIS Diagrammer. While helpful, this did not solve my problem.

I eventually noticed that the feature class I wanted topology for has a ControllerMembership property. This was hard-coded to the original name of the Topology created by the XML export. Changing the name of the Topology in the XML file created by export did not result in this property being updated - and the modified XML generated the error above.

The ControllerMembership property for Topology holds the Weight, XYRank and ZRank - key components of the Topology. You cannot manually create one - it is an abstract class. So I would expect it to be added as a Topology is added to the Diagram

I then tried to define a series of actions within Diagrammer that results in this being populated. I could not. My actions are listed below:

Create Feature Dataset

Create FeatureClass and link to Feature Dataset

Add topology to diagrammer

Link Topology to Feature Dataset

Defined 2 topology rules, picking the feature class created at step 2

At this stage the ControllerMembership in the featureclass does not have any reference to the Topology. I think for the model to work, it needs to. But - how ??

Questions:

How do you add a Topology to the Diagrammer ? (ie: What actions do you have to perform and how do you define the topology against the featureclass ? )

How do you manage Weight, XYRank, ZRank etc ?

I have attached 2 XML files. One was exported by Catalog, and the other has had the Topology name changed. The first XML file works, the second does not. Note that the name includes the database owner and schema from my Dev environment - which is not what I really want for my real environment.

Environment : ArcGIS 10.0 SP 3. ArcSDE 10.0 SP 3, RDBMS = SQL Server 2008 R2

Re: ArcGIS Diagrammer Announcements

MikeJun — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 14:55:31 GMT

Does anyone have a problem to print bigger size? I have a data model that has about 10 feature classes and each feature class has more than 20 fields.
I'd like to print out a big piece of paper to show all of them, its relationship, rules, domains, etc so that I can discuss with customers.
Anyhow, when I choose a bigger size, objects in arcgis diagrammer doesn't move beyond its current layout.
Please fix this issue for the next version if you can so I can print out just like ESRI UML model.

Setting Range Domain min and max values

AlisonGaiser — Thu, 03 May 2012 17:56:55 GMT

I am sure I am missing something obvious, but I can't seem to find the place to set the min and max values for a range domain. I know they are not set since the validation tells me so.

I am using version 10 of the Diagrammer.

Thanks!

Ability to hide objects in when diagramming

JoshuaBixby — Thu, 10 May 2012 18:26:12 GMT

It seems there are multiple places to comment on ArcGIS Diagrammer functionality, so I am going to cover my bases....

When diagramming in ArcGIS Diagrammer, it would be nice to "hide" certain types of objects, specifically Subtypes.

I work with feature classes that utilize large numbers of subtypes. Although when diving deep into the schema or designing a geodatabase it is important to have those on the diagram, when trying to export a diagram for business users or management types, the display of all the subtypes is clutter. I can go ahead and delete them all for making a graphic to present, but even that is a bit of a hassle.