Component Diagram -> Socket Ball Notation

[neinc]

Hi,

how can I connect an exposed REQUIRED interface (Socket) and an exposed PROVIDED interface (ball) together to make them look likean assembly connector?

Regards
Christian

[Uffe]

Hi Christian,


You don't connect the exposed interfaces directly. The assembly is itself a connector which you draw from the required to the provided interface.

The assembly connector is available in the Component Relationships toolbox in component diagrams; you can also draw the connector using the quick-linker.

HTH,


/Uffe

[qwerty]

If you have embedded interfaces you can drag them onto the diagram and additionally connect them with an assembly. I have seen that but it looks weird and Uffe's method is preferred. In this case I use dependencies. You can also have realizations to interfaces and opt for Show Realized Interfaces. These can not be touched in any way. They are just visual indicators and not concrete moveable elements.

q.

[neinc]

Other tools (e.g. MID Innovator) support the behaviour that I have described. In my opinion, this is the only way way that really makes sense, because an additional connector between exposed interfaces just makes the diagrams look more confusing.