Editing Diagram Elements
Together provides several different ways to edit diagram elements,
so you can choose the method most appropriate for your editing needs.
Renaming
You can use one of the options listed to rename an element:
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Use the Properties view to edit the name field:
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Double click on the element's name in the Diagram view
to enable in-place editing. This allows you to type directly on the diagram.
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Right click on the element and select Rename from the
context menu. Using Rename includes refactoring of other elements with
the change. This menu option appears on elements associated with source
code, where a change of name can have a wide impact on other areas in
your project.
Alias
The Alias property of elements allows you to give an element a name that would
not normally be accepted for that element. For example, to make a class name more
readable, use the Alias property to represent a class name with spaces. Using
the Alias property does not effect the original name. The Diagram view displays
the Alias name for an element.
Using the Properties View
By selecting the element on the diagram, you can edit its properties in the
Properties view.
If the Property View is not open, right click on the element and select Properties
from the context menu.
For more information, see Using the Properties
View
Editing the Source Code
For elements represented by source code, simply double click
on the element on the Diagram view to open the Editor. Alternatively, you can
right click on the element in the UML Explorer or UML Navigator view, and select
Open from the context menu. The Editor opens to the appropriate source code
and highlights the code accordingly.
The source code editor can be used to change the diagram element or add
further subelements to it, for example, attributes and methods.
Changes to source code are immediately reflected back in the diagram.
Using Cut, Copy and Paste
The standard clipboard options for Cut, Copy and Paste are available for all elements.
Adding a Stereotype
Add a stereotype to an element by using the Properties view.
By default, the Properties view is displayed. However, if needed, open the
Properties view by selecting Window > Show View > Properties from the
menubar, or right click on the diagram element in the Diagram view or UML
Navigator view, and select Properties from the context menu.
To apply a stereotype:
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Click on the diagram element in the Diagram view or in
the UML Navigator view. The corresponding properties page displays for
the diagram element.
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Select the stereotype field, and click the ellipsis to
open the stereotype dialog box.
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Using the drop-down arrow, scroll to and select the desired
stereotype from the list.
You can add more than one stereotype to an element. When doing so, the stereotype
values display on the diagram element separated by commas.
TIP: Once a stereotype has been added to an element, it can be edited
directly on the diagram. You can double-click the stereotype field to enable
the in-place editor. Deleting the stereotype field from the element on the
diagram removes the stereotype property.