Document Java Classes

This workflow produces a report listing details of the classes in a set of Java class files.

Uploading Java Files

Before you begin, you will need to upload the appropriate Java files to the LiveCompare server.

Preparing the Workflow

To prepare the Document Java Classes workflow, drag its workflow template from the Templates folder into your own workspace, and modify the workflow as follows:

To specify the Java class files to analyze:

  1. Select the Java Classes parameter and choose ‘Edit String List’ from its context menu to display the String List Editor dialog.

  2. Click 'Lookup' in the String List dialog, select the source java class files to be compared, then click 'Save'.

  3. Click 'Save' to close the String List dialog.

Save the workflow using the 'Save' toolbar button.

Running the Workflow

To run the Compare Java Classes workflow, click the ‘Run’ toolbar button, choose ‘Run Now’ from the diagram’s context menu, or press F5. The currently running workflow action is marked with an animated display. When the workflow execution has completed, select the Report URL dataset and choose ‘View Details’ from the context menu access the generated report. The report lists the interfaces, fields, classes and methods in the specified Java files.