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Configure Timeline - States
You can manage states using the 'States' tab of the 'Configure Timeline' dialog. To display this dialog, either:
- Double-click on the Lifeline element
- Right-click on the Lifeline element and select the 'Properties' option, or
- On a Value Lifeline, click on the
button
The 'Configure Timeline' dialog defaults to the 'States' tab.
All states currently defined for the Lifeline element are listed in the 'States' panel.
Add a new State
Step |
Action |
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1 |
In the 'State Name' field, type the name of the first new state in the Lifeline element; for example, 'WaitState'. |
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2 |
Click on the . The state is added to the 'States' panel and (for a State Lifeline Element) to the diagram. |
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3 |
Click on the . |
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4 |
In the 'State Name' field, type the name of the next state in the Lifeline element. |
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5 |
Repeat steps 2 to 5 until you have added all required states (you must add at least three to the Lifeline element). |
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6 |
When you have added all the required states, click on the to close the 'Configure Timeline' dialog. |
Edit an existing state
Step |
Action |
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1 |
Click on the state in the 'States:' list. |
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2 |
In the 'State Name' field, change the name of the state. |
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3 |
Click on the . |
Delete an existing State
Step |
Action |
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1 |
Click on the state in the 'States:' list. |
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2 |
Click on the . |
Change the order of States
Step |
Action |
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1 |
Click on the state in the 'States:' list. |
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2 |
Click on the |
or 
buttons to move the state up or down the sequence.