This section describes properties specific to artifact elements. Every element has general properties as well as specific properties. For more information, see General Properties. The composition of the Properties view changes depending on the element selected in the Diagram or UML Navigator view. You can view and modify values of properties through the Properties view.
explanation: This field allows you to enter text to explain the artifact element.
name: The name of the artifact element
stereotype: Choose the appropriate stereotype from the drop down list, or add your own. The drop down list contains the following stereotypes: