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StateMachine Diagram

Getting to know the StateMachine Diagram

Introducing the StateMachine Diagram

The StateMachine diagram is one of the Systems Modeling Language (SysML) Behavior diagrams that can be used to model a wide range of things. It is a general purpose diagram for modeling entities in the business and technical domains, including terms and concepts, Business Rules, and Capabilities in XML and Database Schemas.

Where to find the StateMachine Diagram

Ribbon: Design > Diagram > Add : Type = Systems Engineering > SysML, Select From = SysML 1.5, Diagram Types = StateMachine > <required type>

Browser window Toolbar : Type = Systems Engineering > SysML, Select From = SysML 1.5, Diagram Types = StateMachine > <required type>

Browser window Context Menu | Add Diagram : Type = Systems Engineering > SysML, Select From = SysML 1.5, Diagram Types = StateMachine > <required type>

Usage of the StateMachine Diagram

The Class diagram can be used whenever a logical or structural representation of a system is required. It has applicability for modeling both business and technical concepts and can be used to model information and structures such as XML and database schemas.

Options for the StateMachine Diagram

The Class diagram (like any diagram) can be viewed as an Element List, which makes working with the element's properties easier.

Diagram Filters can also be used when presenting the diagrams to draw attention to parts of the diagrams and the diagrams can be presented as hand drawn or in a whiteboard style by changing the properties of the diagram.

Diagram toolbox for UML Class diagrams in Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect.

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StateMachine diagram