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Add States to a State Lifeline

Add States to a State Lifeline

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1

Click on the State Lifeline element.

The New State button (Create a new state lifeline.) and Edit States button (Edit State Lifeline) display at the bottom left of the element.

2

Click on the New State button.

The 'New State' dialog displays.

3

In the 'State' field, type the name of the state.

4

Click on the OK button.

You must add at least two states; for example, 'On' and 'Off'.

5

As you add states, increase the height of the element by dragging one of the Drag handle on a selected box. icons on the edge of the element.

You can also add states using the 'States' tab of the 'Configure Timeline' dialog.

Add either:

  • Discrete states to the Timeline, or
  • A continuous range of numeric states
Configure Timeline - States Numeric Range Generator