Creating bi-directional associations

Bi-directional associations (or symmetric associations) are the simplest way that two classes can relate to each other. A bi-directional association is shown as a line between two classes, and can contain control points. The classes can be any mix of classes, simple classes, or composite classes.

Procedure

  1. Click the Association button Association button.
  2. Click in an element.
  3. Click in another element.

Results

In this example, notice the bi-directional association line between two classes.

Note the following information:


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