Chapter 5 Object Languages Reference Guide

Introduction to Object Language Resource Files

Object language (.xol) resource files extend the PowerDesigner metamodel to model the specific features of a particular object-oriented language. A separate .xol file is supplied for each language supported by the OOM.

The resource file defines the syntax and guidelines for generating objects and implementing stereotypes, data types, scripts and constants for the object language. You select the relevant resource file automatically when you create a new OOM.

Steps To open a .xol file in the Resource Editor:

  1. From an OOM, select Language→Edit Current Object Language.

    or

    Select Tools→Resources→Object Languages to display the List of Object Languages and double-click an entry in the list.


Note   Caution
You should not modify the original .xol files shipped with PowerDesigner. To create a copy of an .xol file, select Tools→Resources→Object Languages, click the New tool, enter a name, select the .xol to copy from the list, and click OK and then Save.

For general information about editing resource files, see the "Resource Files and the Public Metamodel" chapter.

 

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