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Add an Enumeration to a Stereotype
Enumeration elements can be used to generate a drop-down list of values for a Tagged Value associated with a Stereotype element. The list is displayed, and the value selected, in the 'Tags' tab of the Properties window.
Following on from the topic Define Stereotype Tagged Values, this example illustrates how the enumeration 'Color' can be used to provide a drop-down list of values ('Yellow', 'Red', 'Green') for the 'myTag' Tagged Value on the element 'myStereotype'.
Add an Enumeration to the Stereotype
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Open the Profile Package child diagram. On this diagram, we should already have the element <<metaclass>> Class and the stereotype element 'myStereotype'. |
Create a Profile Package |
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In the Toolbox, locate and select the 'Profile' pages. |
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Drag the 'Enumeration' icon from the Toolbox onto the diagram. |
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If it is not already showing, open the 'Properties' dialog. Ribbon: 'Design > Element > Properties > General > Properties Dialog' (or press ) |
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In the 'Name' field, type the name of the new Enumeration element. |
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If it is not already showing, open the Features window at the 'Attributes' page: Ribbon: 'Start > All Windows > Properties > Element Features > Attributes |
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In the 'Name' field, type the name of the Enumeration attribute (for example, 'Yellow'), then press 'Enter'. |
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Click on the New Attribute text and type the name of the next Enumeration attribute. Repeat this step for additional attributes, to define the other values for the drop-down list. |
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Right-click on the Stereotype element 'myStereotype' and select the 'Features > Attributes' option. The Features window displays for the stereotype, at the 'Attributes' page. |
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In the 'Name' field type a name for the attribute. |
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In the 'Type' field click on the drop-down arrow and on the 'Select Type' option, and browse for and select the name of the Enumeration element from the 'Select <Item>' dialog. |
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In the 'Initial' field type the name of the required Enumeration attribute that defines the default value. |
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Click on the . You have now generated a drop-down list for setting the value of the tag in the 'Tags' tab of the Properties window. When the Profile is in use, the Tagged Value for an element created with the stereotype might appear as shown: 
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