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Edit Parameter Kind

You can edit operation parameter kinds such as (in), (inout) and (out) directly from a diagram, element by element, using the Element Keywords and Classifiers menu. This enables you to rapidly assign the parameter directly from a diagram.

Edit operation parameter kinds directly from a diagram

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1. In Enterprise Architect, open the diagram containing the element.

A UML Class element in Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect showing an operation selected for in-place editing tasks.

2. Click on the element, and on the operation to edit within the element.

The item line is highlighted in a lighter shade (the default is white), to indicate that it has been selected.

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3. Right-click on the item.

The context menu displays.

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4. Select the 'Edit Selected' menu option (or press F2) to enable you to edit the item directly from the diagram.

The name of the item is highlighted.

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5. Right-click on the item name to display the context menu.

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6. Select the appropriate menu option for the parameter kind value: (in), (inout) and (out).

The diagram is updated to reflect the change.