A dependency represents a requirement by one
component instance of information or services provided by another.
Dependencies can also be drawn between nodes.
You can
add a dependency using the Dependency tool or the IBM® Rational® Rhapsody® browser.
Adding dependencies with the Diagram Tools
Procedure
Click the Dependency button in
the Diagram Tools.
Click the dependent node or component instance.
Click the node or component instance that
is being depended on. The arrow at the end of the dependency points
to the selected instance.
Results
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Adding a dependency with the browser
Procedure
Right-click the dependent node or component
instance in the browser and then select Add
New > Dependency.
On the Add Dependency window,
select the node or component instance that is being depended on from
the Depends on list. The dependency is added as a relation
under the component instance. Click OK.
Click the Dependency icon.
Draw the dependency in the deployment diagram.
Results
Note: You cannot add dependencies to a diagram
by dragging.