Reverse Engineering VB .NET Files

You can reverse engineer VB .NET files.

1. Select Language > Reverse Engineer VB .NET to display the Reverse Engineer VB .NET dialog box.
2. Select to reverse engineer files or directories from the Reverse Engineering list.
3. Click the Add button in the Selection tab.

   A standard Open dialog box is displayed.

4. Select the items or directory you want to reverse engineer.
   Note: You select several files simultaneously using the Ctrl or Shift keys. You cannot select several directories.

   The Reverse VB .NET dialog box displays the files you selected.

5. Click OK.

   A progress box is displayed. If the model in which you are reverse engineering already contains data, the Merge Models dialog box is displayed.

   For more information on merging models, see Core Features Guide > Modeling with PowerDesigner > Comparing and Merging Models.

   The classes are added to your model. They are visible in the diagram and in the Browser. They are also listed in the Reverse tab of the Output window, located in the lower part of the main window.