The document proposes a graphical model transformation framework (GMTF) to normalize heterogeneous domain models into a standard UML format. The framework involves first capturing business requirements in a computation independent model (CIM) using various specifications. The CIM is then converted into a platform independent model (PIM) using EMF. Finally, the PIM is translated into one or more platform-specific models (PSMs) using tools like Eclipse. Case studies demonstrate converting models from WSDL, Java code, and database schemas into UML-based PSMs using the GMTF approach.

1. Graphical Model Transformation Framework (GMTF) - Normalizing heterogeneous models into UML – a suggested approach

4. Eclipse makes it so simple ! UML XSD WSDL DB Schema EMF+GMF Domain Specific Graphical model Annotated POJO

5. Case Study A: A Finance Vendor needs to render the purchase-order requirements received as WSDL into a PSM CIM ( human elaborated specifications )

9. Viewer & Editor Controller GEF Model EMF «notational» View Diagram model «semantic» EObject Biz Model «notational» commands Graphical editing Component (IGraphicalEditPart) Editing policies requests figures layouts references manipulates reads listens returns understands handles Connection Routers creates/updates PSM is visually rendered/ manipulated by gef Controller and persisted in emf Model CIM CIM-to-Ecore Behind the scene….

10. Case Study B : Converting Java Model into PSM

11. Case Study B : Visualizing PSM JavaEcoreBuilder  UMLModelGenerator  GMF Renderer

12. Case Study C : Transforming DB Schema into Graphical Model Schema Meta Model (DTP)  (DB2EcoreBuilder) Ecore Meta Model (EMF) UML Meta Model  PSM with Table stereotype (UMLTools)  Editor (GMF)

13. Graphical Model Transformation Framework – in a nutshell