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Behavior
The Diagram Behavior page of the Options dialog enables you to define how a diagram responds to actions taken on it.
Option |
Use to |
Auto Instance |
Automatically create object instances when dragging certain element types - such as Class and Component - from the Project Browser, with the dragged element as the classifier. |
Instance has Classifier style |
Automatically apply the classifier style of the element an instance is instantiated from when the instance is created. |
Show Life Lines |
Show life lines for Sequence elements in non-Sequence diagrams. |
Layout uses all relations |
Show all relationships in a diagram layout; deselect the checkbox to show only Generalizations and Associations. |
Auto Save Changes |
Automatically save your changes as you work, without having to confirm prompts to do so. |
Show 'Hidden' Parents |
Display any parents of elements in the diagram that are not part of the diagram. |
Auto Group Elements |
Also move visually composed elements when moving diagram nodes. A node is considered composed if it is contained by the moved element and has a higher z-order. Press and hold [Alt] whilst moving an element to toggle this option. |
Show Linked Items in Package |
Display connected items on packages. |
Show Package Item Scope |
Display the + and - indicators representing the scope of the items. |
Shift-Mouse Autoscroll |
Enable you to press and hold [Shift] and use the mouse to autoscroll around diagrams. |
Use Automatic SubActivities |
Generate a new Structured Activity linked to the diagram from a Structured Activity diagram dragged from the Project Browser. |
Always Highlight Context Element |
Show a hatch border around a selected element. |
Objects Snap to Grid |
Snap all elements to the grid lines. |
Show Grid |
Display the grid. |
Grid Size |
Specify the grid size, if you have selected Objects Snap to Grid. |
Auto Tidy |
Automatically tidy line angles for custom connectors. This 'nudges' the custom line into horizontal and vertical increments. |
Tidy line gap |
Specify the amount Enterprise Architect should enable you to move a line away from horizontal and vertical when you are tidying lines for custom connectors. (See Auto Tidy above). |
Alias only |
Display the alias instead of the element name on elements with aliases. |
Alias and Name |
Display both the element name and the Alias in the format (Alias) name. |
Use alias field for role |
Replace the Alias property of instances with a Role property. |
