Can I just check, you've clicked the Upload Import Specification button and uploaded the Launchpad import spec or some other import spec. You've then clicked the Edit Import Specification button and nothing is showing?

Can you share a screenshot please?

John

The import utility uses the slots that are in the repository that you select when you set up your Reference Repository (Cloud) or Target Repository (Open Source) under Import Settings. Create a new reference repository (Cloud) or target environment (OS) using the repository containing your custom fi...

Hi

We don't have a tool, but there is a tutorial on creating import specs here https://enterprise-architecture.org/get ... ifications.

We are updating documentation at the moment and this is on the list of tutorials to refresh.

John

Looking at the checker output, for the problem you are asking about: 1) You haven’t defined any sites, which is where the geographies are defined (Sites sheet) 2) You haven’t associated any orgs to sites. (Organisation to Sites sheet) 3) You haven’t associated any apps or tech to org users (Applicat...

Hi, The view you are using shows products/services, the organisational (not apps) providers and consumers and the apps they use. It won't show apps and interfaces. If you check the view of the same name in the demo viewer you'll see what it outputs. For what you have described, I think you are looki...

Hi Rajaraman, To help the team, can you run the dashboard checker please. If you installed it according to the Launchpad instructions then if you open your IT Asset Dashboard view and in the URL change XSL=enterprise/core_el_it_asset_dashboard.xsl to XSL=enterprise/core_el_it_asset_dashboard _checke...

Hi,

Gatekeeper can cause problems with the Mac install.

see: https://www.enterprise-architecture.org ... per#p29036

Can you try this first please.

Thanks

Hi Karen,

You can find them here https://github.com/enterprise-architect ... ial_viewer

Regards

John

There is another scenario we've come across that can cause this. If you change the position of capabilities at Level 1 then it can leave orphans, e.g you place a capability in 'manage' then move to 'front'. In this case, when you remove the manage it leaves an orphan. You need to remove this otherwi...

Launchpad v2 doesn't cover physical process - luckily, Launchpad 3 which we are doing final testing on does. The Launchpad, which is free, provides a backbone for your architecture and enables some key views, it doesn't cover everything, so you do have to make use of the models here https://enterpri...

Rajaraman, For the slot you've created, if you've followed Jason's instructions, we assume that you have added something like the following to achieve filtering of the Business Reference Model for a specific Country: Get all relevant Business Capabilities and Countries: <xsl:variable name=“busCaps” ...

Hi Dag,

Apologies, this is a view bug. We'll get a fix into the next release. We'll post it here for early adopters.

John

We've had a look and this is an issue with your data. This happens if you have capabilities linked to your root capability that have no children capabilities defined. You will need to tidy them up. To find your root node got to EA Support > Essential Viewer > Report Configuration > Report Constant a...

Hi Rajaramen, This is driven by your portals you set these in EA Support > Essential Viewer > Portal Configuration > Portal If the portal is enabled (see the checkbox) then it will appear in this list. You may want to create your own portals, do this by creating a Portal, create Portal Sections and ...

Can I just check that you've followed the model for associating applications as described here: https://enterprise-architecture.org/sum ... mmary.html

John

As promised, a simple business capability view that reacts to architecture states. Drop the xsl in the business or user folder. Extract the DUP and import it (Essential Cloud = Data Import, Essential OS = Essential Update) - this will install a report for you, you will need to add the report to a pa...

Hi Dag, It's a case of adding the filter to the view and then just checking the relevant items in the view that are valid at that architecture state are shown. You can do this two ways, one is to add a parameter to the XSL, use param1, param2, etc as your variable and in the URL they relate to the P...

The supplier license view mentioned above is available in Labs now, see https://enterprise-architecture.org/essential_labs.php

John

Hi,

Have a look here:
https://enterprise-architecture.org/get ... ifications

If you're still struggling, let us know and we'll see if we can help.

John

Quick update on this. I mentioned that we were going simplify the model slightly. We've done that and the EUP is attached, it will be in the next release. You don't need the lifecycle model step described in the process above, but instead use the License Start Date (using ISO dates - yyyy-mm-dd) and...

We’ve added a cost for element relation in the 6.2 release that allows you to tie cost to any object in the repository You can see the meta model on the Key Model Elements page https://enterprise-architecture.org/models.php , click the Management Cost link at the bottom to see the meta model. To see...

The new TRM is attached. This is a bit rough and ready as we haven't got a DUP ready yet to set up the report and taxonomy, so it's a bit manual to set-up. There is a DUP in Launchpad that already has the new taxonomies for you, you will need to sign-up for that to get it. To put the view in a porta...

Hi,

Have you uploaded an import spec? If you haven't then you won't see the list. If you are using Essential Launchpad on Open Source, then this is in Section 4 step 18 of the instructions for the Import Utility

Let us know how you get on

John

Hi Campbell, We're part way through a view that will help with this: Screen Shot 2018-05-03 at 12.04.58.png . If you want to build a view, the classes used are application_provider/technology_product --> supplier, license, license_type and compliance_obligation, OBLIGATION_COMPONENT_RELATION you the...

Hi Campbell, We're about the change the model to be a bit prettier and it's much easier to maintain. If you look at the IT asset dashboard here http://essentialviewer.com/demo/report?XML=reportXML.xml&XSL=user/core_el_it_asset_dashboard.xsl&LABEL=IT%20Asset%20Dashboard&cl=en-gb you'll se...

Julian, Yes, the existing info dependency view does not cope very well with integration layers, so you cannot see where the output of one app is utilised. This view allows you to see that. Note the modelling classes and the classification in the meta model image. This view is currently in Essential ...

Hi, No, it's the same data, however, the tree looks for a process tied to a capability - it doesn't show any sub capabilities - so a capability with no processes won't show anything - we're considering changing that, but it can get quite busy. Select a capability that has a process and it should wor...

We post fixes in the releases and say what in the release notes
see https://enterprise-architecture.org/doc ... ease-notes.

We do at time push fixes up to the forums prior to them going into the release, but it requires a bit of self service.

We've not seen this problem before and suspect it is a restriction on your network as its load is tiny. The call checks for a new version of Essential and puts an note on the viewer saying there is a new version available. You are quite right if anyone sees the same issue, just comment it out, or dr...

Duplicate: Please see https://enterprise-architecture.org/for ... =22&t=1878

No, it's not a restriction or a defect, it's just the way the view is coded. For back office [back] and management [manage] capabilities we decided to only show 2 levels. It was feedback from clients that the view becomes quite large and unreadable for management if you include all capabilities, so ...

Julian, If you register for Essential Launchpad, which launched today, see https://enterprise-architecture.org/essential_launchpad.php, you will get the import spec to do this and it is free. It will save you having to specify the import spec and gives you the basic link from application to service,...

Hi, You shouldn't need to edit the xsl to make the view work, which suggests something else is wrong. Can we check one thing first as the capability model is missing something. Can you confirm that you have followed the meta model exactly as described in the Business Capability/Reference Model Video...

DUPLICATE.

see https://enterprise-architecture.org/for ... =21&t=1871

Julian, We link to documentation rather than store in Essential. We can embed images or, more usually, link to documents that are held externally, in say SharePoint or on a fileshare. The meta model is as below: mm_external_documentation.png Red is the class, blue is the slot to use. The red shape w...

Hi,

Sorry that is a commercial view that is only available in the APM pack or bought as a separate commercial view.

The base set of views in Essential Cloud and Essential Open Source are exactly the same. Within the Cloud Demo we offer a mix of views so you can try your own data in them.

John

There is a video for this https://enterprise-architecture.org/videos.php

Look at the Application Information Dependency Model. The meta model underneath the video shows the relationships

Regards

John

Hi, The process to data view is a commercial view and not part of the 'out of the box' set. You can see which views are commercial here: https://enterprise-architecture.org/features.php#screenshots - the ones with dollars are commercial, and are part of a pack or can be purchased separately. Regardi...

Hi,

Hours isn't right, it should take seconds.

1) Could you post the Tomcat log please.
2) Which version of Java are you using, and which version of Tomcat?

Thanks

John

Hi,

Can you provide an example please? Does the 'Contained in Application Capability' or 'Contained Application Capabilities' not provide what you need?

Thanks

John

Hi,

Have a look at this link https://www.enterprise-architecture.org ... essential/

It tells you recommended hardware and memory, plus how to configure your memory settings

John

Glad you are all sorted.

For configuring the portal reports we have a how to video that we've just put up, that is here https://youtu.be/R_a51toeB4s

For styling/writing reports there are tutorials here https://enterprise-architecture.org/reporting-tutorials

Let us know how you get on

John

Hi David, You can see the free and paid for views here https://enterprise-architecture.org/features.php#screenshots click All to see all the views on one page, the paid for ones have a '$' against them. The prices vary but are in the hundreds of pounds, not the thousands. If you send me an email add...

Hi,

Can I just check, can you see (at least) the tabs below: If you have Essential Viewer tab then you just need to click 'Publish Repository' to refresh your viewer with any changes.

Let me know if you can see the Essential Viewer tab

John

Hi David, Adding to Neil's response. We've also got a software architecture view due in the next release, it focuses on the software components of an application. It's the start of what I think you are asking for and attached here if you are interested. A screenshot is also attached - It uses the hi...

Hi Couple of questions. 1) Do you see the same behaviour as seen in this post? https://enterprise-architecture.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=1756&p=29132&hilit=process#p29132 2) Are you using the files posted in the link? Let me know the answers and we'll work it out from there John

Apologies, that was the wrong avenue. I've realised the view is not receiving a parameter. It needs a qualifying report to get the parameter, i.e. give me the object you want to view the reporting hierarchy for. Got to EA Support > Essential Viewer > Report and select the reporting structure report ...

Stephan,

see screenshot in the attached below. The report constant is defined under EA_Support > Essential_Viewer > Report_Configuration > Report_Constant

Define your constant and tie it to the org object you want at the root, in this case Group IT.

Hope that helps

John

Basic page template is attached. It is a skeleton template for your xsl and it sets you up to start at the root node of the xml.

Hi,

Can you confirm which version of Protege you are using please? It should be under Help > About Protege

Thanks

John

Attached is a fixed version. It's been tested locally and seems fine, let me know if you find any problems.

It will be in the next release. Alternatively, drop it in the enterprise folder of your Essential web app folder.

John

That's fantastic Jean-Marie. Thank you for your contribution, we really appreciate it.

We will look to get this into the next release, plus the team are looking to get a DUP built for those who want it earlier.

Thanks again

John

Sorry, we never completed a full view catalogue as we ran out of time with other priorities. We tend to do videos now as and when we can. For the views you requested basically it's as below: Business to Application: Business Domain -> Business Capability -> Business Process (look for ‘Supporting App...

Hi, Apologies, that one slipped through. We'll include the file in the next minor release. For now, I've attached it here so you can download it yourself if you wish. Drop it in the 'business' folder of your deployment and overwrite the existing file. Make sure you clear the cache and it should now ...

Hi Prem, We've created a class called Resource Optimisation instead, which is much richer and broader in what it can support regarding both resources and skills. See EA_Class -> EA_Support -> Resource_Optimisation The concrete classes that were beneath Skills Management are still available but under...

Hi Prem, Can you try changing the name of the xsl file on the link in your installation by adding a 2 to the end of it. That will tell us whether you have the file or not (it should be there). If it is there then you need to go into the repository and navigate to EA Support > Essential Viewer > Repo...

Hi, If I understand your question correctly then, can you add/delete your own classes and import data against them - yes. That is straightforward, just add the class and the slots to the meta model. We do advise that you don't delete or alter any of the existing meta model, as this can make upgrades...

Hi, We've launched the cloud version to get over the management overhead you can get with open source that you mention here. There is a price but we've set it low so that it covers our costs. However, we estimate that if you consider infrastructure, security, etc plus resource time spent installing ...

Hi Rektor,

It is due to be included in the next release. The team are due to start that in the next two weeks, depending on client work, which takes priority. It will take a few days to get the release together, then push out. So, hopefully by the end of next month.

Regards

John

Hi Andrew,

Can you try and classify the App capabilities, not the App services please. Let us know if that works.

John

Attached are the two files you need for the new process model style. See http://essentialviewer.com/demo/uml_model.jsp?XML=reportXML.xml&PAGEXSL=business/core_bl_bus_process_model.xsl&PAGEXSL=business/core_bl_bus_process_model.xsl&PMA=eip_demo_baseline_20160927v1_Class15249&XSL=busin...

I think the other post answers this

Hi, There are two ways to do this, via the processes or via the application capabilities, but based on what you've said here I'll focus on the application route. To see which apps support which business capabilities, you need to create a relationship from the Bus Capabilities, to App Capabilities to...

Keith, Apologies for the delay. The current flow diagram is quite unforgiving, we're going to release a new one that looks like the one in the demo. We're testing today and will get it uploaded here (hopefully) in the next day or so. That is much less stringent in the way it renders and will help us...

Hi Jean-Pol,

Can you let me know what classes you are populating for this view?

Thanks

John

We have a German language pack almost ready for release, however, we'd like to validate some of the language. If you are a native German speaker and are willing to do a check of the grammar and meanings, could you contact us please.

Thanks

John

Hi,

Sorry, this is a view bug. It's treating the two parents as a single instance, which is wrong. If you view the two (or more) parent capabilities from the capability catalogue then they appear correctly.

I've logged this in the bug list to fix.

John

Hi Joseph, The technical team will have a look when they get a chance, in the meantime. Can you check that you've not got all the reports switched on. Navigate to EA_Class > EA_Support > Essential_Viewer > Report then check that the enabled on homepage box isn't ticked for every report. One reason c...

Hi Joseph, Glad you are up and running now. Hints and tips...the main thing is focus on one area where there is some value to be gained. Work out at the start what questions you are going to answer for your stakeholder and what view(s) you will use in Essential in order to really help them. Then foc...

Hi Joseph,

Have you checked this post? http://enterprise-architecture.org/foru ... +URL#p3146

The problem seems similar to yours

Let us know how you get on

John

Hi Joe, That's usually a sign that tomcat isn't running. If you just type in Localhost:(whatever your port number is) into the browser do you see the Tomcat successfully installed screen? If you don't see the page then you need to start tomcat and try republishing. If you do see it then let us know ...

Hi Thomas,

Colin may have a different method, but to see how we do it have a look at the People Project Network xsl as that view combines the data in Essential with a visualisation.

John

Hi Thomas,

Sorry, that view isn't an out-of-the-box view, you'd need to develop the XSL yourself to render it or engage with our consultancy services to develop it for you.

Regards

John

Thomas,

If you scroll down below the graphical image you'll see a field further down called 'Static Architecture of Application Provider'. Select your App Provider there.

John

This is an oversight on our part. The 'Application' in the diagram should be Application Family.

When we refer to application across the site we are meaning Application Provider and it's sub-classes

Hi Thomas,

This is usually caused by a memory issue. Have you checked the blog Neil wrote?

http://www.enterprise-architecture.org/ ... essential/

If that doesn't help then please post again.

John

We think this a bug that is resolved in Viewer 5.

Thanks for raising.

John

Hi Thomas, The view manuals were in Version 4 but have been taken out of Version 5, however, you will find them if you look in [YOUR SERVER]/[YOUR REPOSITORY NAME]/report?XML=reportXML.xml&XSL=view_manual/view_manual_catalogue.xsl. Note that the manual is not optimised for the viewer, nor can we...