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Action Behavior By Type
You can vary the behavior initiated by an Action element by defining (or even redefining) its type. In simulation, you can apply and observe a number of different behaviors using the Actions in the types and groups described in this table.
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Object Actions
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Object Actions operate on an object in a specific way, such as creating, destroying or reading the object. They include:
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Create Objects in a Simulation Destroy Objects in a Simulation
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Variable Actions |
Variable Actions have an association variable in the form of the Tagged Value variable with the value of the name of an object in run-time. They provide the variable not only as an object but also as a property (such as an attribute or Port) of an object. They include:
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StructuralFeature Actions
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StructuralFeature Actions operate on a structural feature, namely an attribute of an Activity or of the classifier of an object. They include:
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Invocation and Accept Event Actions
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Invocation and Accept Event actions define the Triggers and Signals of an event. They include:
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Miscellaneous Actions
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The ValueSpecificationAction evaluates a value; it must have an input value and some evaluating code as its behavior or effect.
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