Element naming conventions often result in complicated
and difficult-to-use names for elements, especially in large projects
developed by many different individuals. For that reason, IBM® Rational® Rhapsody® enables
you to assign a descriptive label to an element.
A label
that does not have any meaning in terms of generated code, but enables
you to easily reference and locate elements in diagrams and windows.
A label can have any value and does not need to be unique, making
it possible for you to use non-English labels, reuse labels, and use
labels that include spaces on Solaris systems.
Once you have assigned a label, the product uses
it in place of the element name in diagrams and dialogs by default.
Reports display both the element name and the element label.
Note: The General::Graphics::ShowLabels property
controls whether labels are displayed in diagrams and windows.