Showing or hiding parameters

In UML diagrams, you can show or hide parameters in operations according to the level of detail that you want the classifiers in your diagram to display.

Before you begin

You must have a diagram open in the diagram editor, and the classifiers operations list compartment must be visible. Ensure that you have not set preferences to filter or hide operations.

About this task

To show or hide a parameter:

Procedure

  1. In the diagram editor, right-click the classifier that contains the operation with parameters; then click Filters.
  2. Complete one of the following steps:
    • To show parameters, click Show Signature to add the check mark.
    • To hide parameters, click Show Signature to remove the check mark.

Results

The parameters, including the return type, are shown on the classifier.
A classifier that is not showing the parameters of its operations
A classifier that is showing the parameters of its operations

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