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Define Creation of Instance

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Attribute

Meaning

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_instanceType

Applied to a stereotype element, defining what kind of element is created as an instance of this element type

The value corresponds to the metatype given to a stereotype using the _metatype attribute

It is shown on the Paste Element dialog and is translated if it matches an Enterprise Architect element type

 

_instanceMode

Applied to a stereotype element, controlling the text in the Paste Element dialog after being translated

Valid values are instance and property, with the default being instance

 

_instanceOwner

Applied to a stereotype element, controlling the text in the Paste Element dialog

It is translated if it matches an Enterprise Architect element type; the default value is Element

 

The following example from SysML shows that when an instance of a Block is created, it is created as a BlockProperty element.

StereotypeWithInstanceMode

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