To change
a class into an instance in an object model diagram,
select the Instance tab in the Features window.
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If
the class
represents
an instance, select
the This box is also an instance check box.
This selection is equivalent to giving the class an instance name
in the object model diagram. If this box is checked, the following
fields become active:
- Instance
Name specifies
the name of the instance.
- Multiplicity specifies
the
number (or range) of times to instantiate the class.
The multiplicity indicates the number of instances that can participate
at either end of a relation. Multiplicity can be shown in terms of
a fixed number, a range, or an asterisk (*), meaning any number of
instances including zero.