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System Boundary Properties
The System Boundary element has a small set of properties that are mainly concerned with the appearance of the element. You can also apply other element control options such as default appearance, locking the element and applying an image to the element.
Access Right-click on the System Boundary element and select:
Properties or
Appearance | Shape
Set System Boundary Properties
Field/Option/Button |
Action |
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Name |
(Optional) Type a name for the element.
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Border Style |
Select the radio button for the style you prefer:
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Horizontal Swim Lanes |
Type in the number of horizontal segments you want to divide the element into, to group the elements in the System Boundary in a horizontal context (for example, Client, Application and Database tiers could be represented in swim lanes). The field defaults to 1. The swim lanes are equal divisions of the System Boundary - you cannot change their relative heights.
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Vertical Swim Lanes |
Type in the number of vertical segments you want to divide the element into, to group the elements in the System Boundary in a vertical context. The field defaults to 1. The swim lanes are equal divisions of the System Boundary - you cannot change their relative widths.
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Set System Boundary Shape
The Shape menu has three options. Select:
| · | Rectangle - to return the shape to the default rectangular border with sharp corners |
| · | Rounded Rectangle - to set the shape to a rectangle with rounded corners |
| · | Ellipse to set the shape to a circle or oval to accommodate the enclosed elements |
Example Shapes
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