Quick Linker and Types of Associations

[Luís]

How to define default associations that appear by default when we create new connectors among elements on a diagram? For example if we try to connect two nodes (deployment diagram) using the “quick linker icon” the options available are:
Association
Usage
Communication Path
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Dependecy
Trace
Information Flow

I would like to represent in a deployment diagram two physical servers connected with a LAN or WAN association (instead of Communication Path). So when we drag the connection (e.g. using quick linker) only WAN or LAN should appear. Any idea?

Note: LAN and WAN are extensions to the metaclass association.

[KP]

I'm going to assume that you have a server stereotype defined in the same profile as your LAN and WAN stereotypes. If that's the case, then follow the instructions in the help file to add quicklinker definitions to your profile. The key information is to add "TRUE" in column P. This tells EA that for the given source stereotype, only add commands that match the source stereotype, don't add the default commands. (Column P only works if your source element has a stereotype)

Give that a go and if you get stuck you might want to send your profile and quicklinker definitions to Sparx support for further assistance.