Adding dependencies to controlled files

Dependencies can be added to controlled files to display what object depends on the controlled file or what object the controlled file is dependent upon.

Adding a dependency to a controlled file (through the Rational Rhapsody browser)

Procedure

  1. To add a new dependency, right-click the controlled file and select
    Add New > Relations > Dependency.
    Note: Add New > Relations is the default menu command structure in Rational Rhapsody. It can be changed by users. This topic assumes that all defaults are in place.
  2. Make a selection in the window that displays and click OK.
  3. Type the name of the dependency, or leave the default name.
  4. Double-click the dependency in the browser to modify it.

Adding a dependency to a controlled file (through the Graphic Pane)

Procedure

  1. Drag the controlled file from the browser into the graphic pane, if you have not already done so.
  2. Using the Dependency tool
    Dependency tool
    , draw a dependency line from the controlled file to the wanted object.
    Showing dependency added to diagram

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