Abstract: Automatic verification of changes in a UML model made based on a change plan using a learning mode and a verification mode. In the learning mode, UML model differences are obtained between the UML model prior to the change and after the change, difference mapping is defined and a mapping metamodel is automatically extracted from the difference mapping. In the verification mode, planned difference mapping is created based on applying the mapping metamodel in the learning mode to a design change plan. Actual difference mapping based on the design change work is created and the planned difference mapping is compared to the actual difference mapping to see if additional changes to the mapping metamodel are needed.

Abstract: Automatic verification of changes in a UML model made based on a change plan using a learning mode and a verification mode. In the learning mode, UML model differences are obtained between the UML model prior to the change and after the change, difference mapping is defined and a mapping metamodel is automatically extracted from the difference mapping. In the verification mode, planned difference mapping is created based on applying the mapping metamodel in the learning mode to a design change plan. Actual difference mapping based on the design change work is created and the planned difference mapping is compared to the actual difference mapping to see if additional changes to the mapping metamodel are needed.

Abstract: Methods for supporting user data input are presented including receiving a page for display on a display unit, wherein the page includes a number of input fields; receiving a number of input support functions, where each of the number of input support functions is associated with each of the number of input fields; generating an alternative field for receiving the user data input; detecting an input field in accordance with a user selection; setting one of the input support functions associated with the input field to the alternative field; entering user data input into the alternative field; and copying the user data input entered into the alternative field to the input fields. In some embodiments, methods further include generating a tab index, where the tab index is configured to move the alternative field to a next input field in response to a tab key stroke.

Abstract: Methods for supporting user data input are presented including receiving a page for display on a display unit, wherein the page includes a number of input fields; receiving a number of input support functions, where each of the number of input support functions is associated with each of the number of input fields; generating an alternative field for receiving the user data input; detecting an input field in accordance with a user selection; setting one of the input support functions associated with the input field to the alternative field; entering user data input into the alternative field; and copying the user data input entered into the alternative field to the input fields. In some embodiments, methods further include generating a tab index, where the tab index is configured to move the alternative field to a next input field in response to a tab key stroke.