Every diagram and element has a general Properties view. The composition of the Properties view changes depending on the element or diagram selected in the Diagram or UML Navigator view. Use the Properties view to set general properties for all diagrams and elements. Each diagram or element has the following general properties:
This column displays the names of the properties of a selected resource.
This column displays the values of the properties of a selected resource. Double-click on a value to edit.
description: Use this field to add description text for a diagram or element. Click the ellipse button to invoke the text dialog box for larger text entries.
hyperlinks: Use this field to add hyperlinks to the element. Click the ellipse button to invoke the Hyperlink dialog.
You can track various requirements properties including type, priority, and difficulty for diagrams and individual elements. You can specify a requirements document for the diagram or elements.
author: Use this field to add author properties. Click the ellipse button to add values.
difficulty: Use the drop down list to set difficulty to High or Low. Medium represents the default value.
document: Use the document field to link to a specific document.
number: Use the number field to assign a requirement number.
priority: Use the drop down list to set priority to High or Low. Medium represents the default value.
testcase: Use the text field to designate a testcase requirement.
type: Use the drop down list to set the appropriate type. You can choose from Business Rule, Feature, Performance, Product Requirement, or User Need.
Diagrams do not have view properties. Each element (class, interface, object, and so on) will have the view properties listed below:
3D look: The property value can be set as Yes or No. Yes represents the default value.
background color: This field sets the RGB background color for the element. {255, 255, 255} represents the default color value. Use the drop down list to choose a color.
foreground color: This field sets the RGB foreground color for element. {0, 0, 0} represents the default color value. Use the drop down list to choose a color.
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Show/Hide Categories: This button groups lines under their appropriate categories. |
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Filter Properties: This button determines whether advanced properties are displayed in this view. Basic properties are always shown. |
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Restore Default Value: If you make changes to a value, this button restores the selected property to its default value. |
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Information button: Available for certain properties. May display a small text editor for larger text entries, a selection wizard, or a file chooser dialog. |
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Displays the Selection dialog: Available for certain properties. Displays the Selection dialog, enabling you to select an element from the Model. |
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Drop down selector: Available for certain properties. Displays a drop-down list of available options to choose from. |