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App Object
The App object represents a running instance of Enterprise Architect. Its object provides access to the Automation Interface.
Attributes
Attribute |
Type |
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Project |
Project Notes: Read only Provides a handle to the Project Interface. |
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Repository |
Repository Notes: Read only Provides a handle to the Repository object. |
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Visible |
Boolean Notes: Read/Write Whether or not the application is visible. |
GetObject() Support
The App object is createable and a handle can be obtained by creating one. In addition, clients can use the equivalent of Visual Basic's GetObject() to obtain a reference to a currently running instance of Enterprise Architect.
Use this method to more quickly test changes to Add-Ins and external clients, as the Enterprise Architect application and data files do not have to be constantly re-loaded.
For example:
Dim App as EA.App
Set App = GetObject(,"EA.App")
MsgBox App.Repository.Models.Count
Another example, which uses the App object without saving it to a variable:
Dim Rep as EA.Repository
Set Rep = GetObject(, "EA.App").Repository
MsgBox Rep.ConnectionString