Moving…
It is possible to move fields using only the mouse during describing the model . This can save valuable time during changes, when the application's requirements have changed once again. In this article we will demonstrate how existing fields can be moved without any effort. The order of multiple fields, for example, can be… >read more
How MDSD…
A stand-out property of MDSD is that all advantages of DSLs accumulate with each new model, or rather, each new application being described by a DSL. First, every activity defined on the abstract modeling layer means time saved, lower costs and more productivity, as compared to an activity defined on implementation level.… >read more
Doctrine…
The core version 1.3 of Zikula now ships the ORM layer called Doctrine . Because of this we completely overhauled the data layer in ModuleStudio to precisely express the different concepts and functions available in Doctrine. This article deals with the essential aspects for modeling Doctrine artifacts and demonstrates relevant… >read more
Multiple container elements
The main editor of ModuleStudio is not limited to automatically creating only three container elements. It is also possible to create additional containers. This can, for instance, be helpful in dividing each layer based on functional criteria. The data layer, at the moment, is the only layer where having multiple… >read more
RSS feeds in the welcome area
The welcome pages in ModuleStudio contain valuable information for a successful start with the product. Since ModuleStudio 0.5 the welcome pages also integrate RSS feeds. Eclipse 3.6 has newly introduced this useful function and we applied it immediately. Helpful sites from the MOST homepage are integrated on the pages for… >read more
