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You can use transformations to create source code from a UML model. First you must create a transformation parameters file and then apply those parameters to a model.
Creating a transformation parameters file
This topic explains how to create a new transformation parameters file (TPM file). A TPM file contains metadata that describes how to transform a UML file into another type of code.

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  You can use transformations to create source code from a UML model. First you must create a transformation parameters file and then apply those parameters to a model.
  - Creating a transformation parameters file
    This topic explains how to create a new transformation parameters file (TPM file). A TPM file contains metadata that describes how to transform a UML file into another type of code.
  - Linking a UML model to an existing TPM file
    The association between a UML file and its TPM file can be lost when the files are created separately or transferred in a manner that does not maintain the relationships between the files, such as a code repository.
  - Editing a transformation parameters file
    The transformation parameters file allows you to customize the transformation of UML model to source code.
  - Selecting the available transformations
    This task explains how to select transformations to use on your UML model.
  - Applying transformation profiles
    When you are finished specifying the parameters for the transformation, you can apply the transformation and create the source code.
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Creating a transformation parameters file

This topic explains how to create a new transformation parameters file (TPM file). A TPM file contains metadata that describes how to transform a UML file into another type of code.

If you have received a TPM file to use with a UML model, the connection between that TPM file and its UML model may have been lost. Sharing the files through a repository can break the connection in this way. See Linking a UML model to an existing TPM file.

Follow these steps to create a new TPM file:

In the workbench, right-click the UML file and then click Edit Transformation Parameters.
In the Create a New TPM file window, make sure that your UML file is listed in the Target Model field.
Browse to a project in your workspace for the new TPM file.
Type a name for the new TPM file in the File field. By default, the TPM file has the same name as the UML file, plus a .TPM extension.
Clear the Use existing Transformation Parameters Model check box.
Click Finish. The new TPM file opens in the transformation parameters editor. See Editing a transformation parameters file.