All elements of a data model have attributes that describe their behavior in the service. In the Attributes panel, you can see and change the attributes of a selected data model element.
If using the panel preset, the attributes panel is displayed in the lower left corner. To return to the panel preset, go to the user preferences and use button Reset Panels.
In the attributes panel, all attributes of the selected element are displayed. Some standard attributes are present for all elements.
Attribute Name
Description
Possible Values / Example
Availability
Name
Click here to insert and change the Name of the related element. Generated elements (like e.g. the Message folder and its elements) cannot be changed.
Element names must follow certain naming rules. They
must not contain blanks
must not start with a number
must not contain special characters
EmployeeSuperior
All data model elements.
Description
If you want to insert or change a description for the respective data model element, click here to enable edit mode and enter or edit your text. This text is for informational purposes only.
All data model elements.
Stereotype
Via button Add Stereotype, you can add a stereotype to a data model element.
By adding a stereotype, you can extend the attributes of a data model element with additional properties.
In the attributes panel, all attributes of the selected element are displayed. Some attributes are only available for specific elements (see column Availability below).
Attribute Name
Description
Possible Values / Example
Availability
General
Select the class the current class derives from. All properties and operations of the general class will also be available on the current class.
Order
Classes
Interfaces
You can add an interface to the respective class by clicking the link icon and selecting an interface from the list of available interfaces.
SupportManager
Classes
Include in Library Export
You can mark classes and interfaces as to be part of a library export. Read more about defining and using libraries on Developing and Using Libraries.
true
The selected element is part of the library.
Classes
Interfaces
false
The selected element is not part of the library.
Type
Properties always have a type. These can be basic types or user defined types. Users can define their own types in the Implementation folder or in a library.
For properties, you can change the type by clicking the link icon and selecting a class or an interface from the list of available types.
Base Types.String
Properties
Array
Use the attribute Array to enable multiplicity.
It is not possible to set default values for arrays. Therefore, the option to set a Default Value for the respective property (see below) disappears when the option Array is enabled.
true
The variable has a multiplicity of 0..*.
Properties
false
The variable has a multiplicity of 0..1 (default).
Default Value
Specify a default value for the respective property here by clicking the icon on the right.
Via the iconyou can remove a set default value.
a valid default value depending on the type of the property