Differences Between a Saved Model and a Model Workspace

A saved Rational Rose model contains the diagrams, elements, and controlled units that make up the complete model. A model workspace contains the actual state of open diagrams and controlled units for a specific saved model at a given point in time.

It is possible to have multiple workspaces corresponding to only one model. For example, during analysis and design, you might want to define one model workspace that displays the most important analysis diagrams and controlled units, and another model workspace that displays the most important design diagrams and controlled units. Each workspace is different but points to the same model.

It is also important to note that saving a model workspace will not affect how the model is loaded on another machine. If a co-worker wants to load a model using a model workspace you defined on your machine, the co-worker must have a copy of the model workspace and model located in the same folder on his or her machine.

By default, Rational Rose will name the workspace <model name>-<Operating System User Name>.wsp. For example, the name of a saved model workspace might look like MyModelName-JillUser.wsp.

Note: Rational Rose stores all workspace files (*.wsp) in the workspaces folder.