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Internal Block Diagram

Getting to know the Internal Block Diagram

Introducing the Internal Block Diagram

The Internal Block diagram is used in conjunction with the  Block Definition Diagram, but it is typically used to show the internal structure of a Block including its parts and how they work together to deliver the behaviors specified by the block or that have been allocated to it.

Where to find the Internal Block Diagram

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

Browser window Toolbar : New Diagram icon : Type = Systems Engineering > SysML Select From = SysML 1.5 Diagram Types = Internal Block > <required type>

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

Usage of the Internal Block Diagram

The Internal Block diagram is used to model the internal structure of a block including its parts and the relationship between those parts.

Options for the Internal Block Diagram

The Internal Block 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.

Learn more about the Internal Block Diagram

Using Properties and Parts to Model Block Usage