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"Import csv shape data" seems not to cover UML diagram class shape

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  • January 10, 2019
  • 2 replies
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malo

When I download a class diagram using "CSV as shape data" and import it again a do not end with the diagram. More precisely I lost the attributes and functions parameters.
For example if I download a diagram with two basic UML classes connected together. I get the following "CSV of shape data":

IdNameShape LibraryPage IDContained ByGroupLine SourceLine DestinationSource ArrowDestination ArrowText Area 1Text Area 2Text Area 3
1PagePage 1
2ClassUML1Class1"+ attribute1:type = defaultValue
+ attribute2:type
- attribute3:type""+ operation1(params):returnType
- operation2(params)
- operation3()"
3ClassUML1Class2"+ attribute1:type = defaultValue
+ attribute2:type
- attribute3:type""+ operation1(params):returnType
- operation2(params)
- operation3()"
4Line123NoneArrow

But then if a import the previous file and export it again. I get the following "csv of shape data" file.

IdNameShape LibraryPage IDContained ByGroupLine SourceLine DestinationSource ArrowDestination ArrowText Area 1
1PagePage 1
2ProcessFlowchart Shapes1Class1
3ProcessFlowchart Shapes1Class2
4Line123NoneArrow

It would be really helpful for me to have this feature working correctly so I can generate "csv shape data" from other format particularly for .dot. I promise that I will release the converter once I get it work correctly.

Any  idea to make this import - export work?

 

January 10, 2019

Hi Malo! Thanks for reaching out on the community! Our csv import is really only meant for Process Diagrams. But, this is a great idea and I’ve gone ahead and moved it to our Product Feedback space where you and others can comment with any additional use case details and upvote it. Thanks again for your request and I apologize for any inconvenience this causes you.

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Maison W
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  • Lucid support team
  • January 10, 2019

Hi Malo! Thanks for reaching out on the community! Our csv import is really only meant for Process Diagrams. But, this is a great idea and I’ve gone ahead and moved it to our Product Feedback space where you and others can comment with any additional use case details and upvote it. Thanks again for your request and I apologize for any inconvenience this causes you.


Micah
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  • Lucid community team
  • May 6, 2024

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