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Connectors Tab
It is possible to control a number of aspects of how connectors are shown on a diagram, using the 'Connectors' tab of the diagram 'Properties' dialog.
Access
Ribbon |
Design > Diagram > Edit > Properties > Connectors |
Context Menu |
Right-click diagram in Project Browser | Properties | Connectors Right-click background of open diagram | Properties | Connectors |
Define connector appearance
Option |
Action |
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Show Relationships |
Select this checkbox to show connectors between elements in the current diagram. Deselect the checkbox to hide all connectors on the diagram. |
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Show Collaboration Numbers |
(In Communication diagrams) Select the checkbox to show the group numbering on Communication Messages. Messages are added to Association connectors in the Communication diagram. |
Message (Communication Diagram) Create a Communication Message |
Show Non-Navigable Ends |
Select this checkbox to indicate when Association ends are not navigable; a cross is shown on each non-navigable end of an Association connector. |
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Show Connector Property String |
Select this checkbox to show the property strings (constraint text) for connectors. |
Source and Target Role |
Suppress All Connector Labels |
Select this checkbox to hide all connector labels on the diagram. |
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Show Stereotype Labels |
Select this checkbox to show a label on each connector indicating the connectors' stereotype. Deselect the checkbox to hide these stereotype labels. |
Connector Properties |
Connector Notation |
Click on the drop-down arrow and select the required connector notation:
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http://www.agiledata.org/essays/dataModeling101 http://www.idef.com/IDEF1x.htm |
OK |
If you have finished updating the diagram properties, click on this button to save the changes and close the 'Properties' dialog. |
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Cancel |
If you do not want to save the changes you have made, click on this button to discard the changes and close the dialog. |
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Help |
Click on this button to display this Help topic. |