[news.eclipse.modeling.m2m] Re: [ATL] Delete Element in refining mode

[Frédéric Jouault <frederic.jouault@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hello,

> I found topics about how to delete an element from a model using 
> superimposition.
> I would like to know how to do it using refining mode execution.

In ATL 2004, deleting an element can be achieved by making sure no 
reference to it is left. Because the ATL 2004 refining mode works by 
copying the source model, the element to "delete" was actually "not copied".

In ATL 2006, the refining mode works by performing in-place changes. 
Therefore, an actual "delete" must be performed. This is not implemented 
yet.

In the mean time, you may try removing all references to the element you 
want to delete. Although it will still be in the model, you may ignore 
it later. For instance, the TCS extractor will ignore it because it is 
not reachable from the root.

Please, note that the ATL 2006 refining mode is still experimental.


Regards,

Frédéric Jouault