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Create Operation Containers

Whilst the default method of modeling Database Functions, Procedures and Sequences is to create them as individual elements, you can also represent a number of each type of structure as operations of a container Class. You add a stereotype to the Class which specifies:

  • Which type of data structure the Class will contain
  • The stereotype that will be automatically assigned to each operation created in the Class (for a given data structure, the operations can only be of one stereotype)

Access Toolbox | Drag the Class icon onto the diagram

Create the Container Class

Step

Action

See also

1

Right-click on the Class element on the diagram and select the 'Properties Page | General' option.

The element 'Properties' dialog displays, showing the 'General' tab.

2

In the 'Name' field, type an appropriate name for the container.

3

In the 'Stereotype' field (in the Table at the right edge of the dialog) type:

  • 'functions' for a Database Function container
  • 'procedures' for a Stored Procedure container
  • 'sequences' for a Sequence container

The 's' at the end of the stereotype name is important.

4

Click on the OK button to save the setting and close the dialog.

Create database structures as operations of the Class

Step

Action

See also

1

Click on the Class element on the diagram and press F10.

The 'Database <Structure> container: <Classname>' dialog displays.

2

Right-click in the Functions (Procedures or Sequences) list and select Add New <structure>.

3

In the 'Name' field, type an appropriate name for the operation, such as:

  • fn_WorkDays
  • sp_AddOrder or
  • seq_AddressID

4

In the 'Notes' field type any supporting comments or explanation of the operation.

In the 'Function definition' field (or 'Procedure definition', or 'Sequence definition') type the appropriate text.

5

Repeat steps 2 to 4 until you have defined all the operations you require.

6

Click on the list and then on the Close button to close the dialog and show the operations within the Class on the diagram and in the Project Browser.

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