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Denote Lifecycle of an Element

Capture element lifetimes using messages denoted as New or Delete message types

Step

Action

1

Double-click on a message within a Sequence diagram to display the Properties window for the Message.

2

In the 'Lifecycle' field, click on the drop-down arrow and select 'New' or 'Delete'.

3

Click on the OK button to save the changes.

Example Diagram

This example shows two elements that have specific creation and deletion times. An example of denoting the Lifecycle in a UML Sequence diagram using Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect.

Notes

  • To show the termination X on the lifeline in the example diagram, you must switch on garbage collection: 'Start > Appearance > Preferences > Preferences > Diagram > Sequence: Garbage Collect'
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