You can create graphical representations for elements in
a model and place them in diagrams. This technique is often used to
represent all visible behavior in a use case diagram. This feature
is often used to represent stereotypes and tags in diagrams.
About this task
The following graphic formats are supported
for associated image files: jpeg, tiff, bmp, ico, emf, tga, pcx.
Procedure
To create a graphical representation for an element that
is listed in the browser, but not shown in the diagram:
- Locate the element in the browser that is
not currently graphically represented in a diagram. Highlight and
drag the element into the diagram.
- The element displays in the diagram, where
you can use the Features window to make changes and additions to the
description for the element.
- If they can be connected semantically, you
might also link the new graphical element to other diagram elements
in the diagram. For example, a stereotype can connect to another stereotype
for inheritance.
Results
Moving the element into the diagram functions
as a move of a class or object.