Can't Edit Stereotype

[jthillmn]

This is embarrassing...  I've been experimenting with v15.1 and experiencing behavior I've not seen in prior versions. 

I can't change type in a name for the stereotype! 

I create a class diagram, drop a class on the view and then attempt to type in a stereotype name for the class and it won't let me.  What setting might be causing this?

[Paolo F Cantoni]

This is embarrassing...  I've been experimenting with v15.1 and experiencing behavior I've not seen in prior versions. 

I can't change type in a name for the stereotype! 

I create a class diagram, drop a class on the view and then attempt to type in a stereotype name for the class and it won't let me.  What setting might be causing this?

Like the rest of us, the stereotypes are "in lockdown".

In the properties window, there will be a builder ellipsis button [...] on the stereotype which will open to a dialog with the currently allowable stereotypes EA thinks can be applied to the item.

Paolo

[jthillmn]

So the only way I can create stereotypes I want is to go through the process of pre-defining them; i.e. one can no longer just type in a stereotype name on the fly?

[Geert Bellekens]

So the only way I can create stereotypes I want is to go through the process of pre-defining them; i.e. one can no longer just type in a stereotype name on the fly?

Yes, and most of us consider that a good thing.
A stereotypes is not something you should invent on the fly. They are extensions to the metamodel of UML. You should really think about when en why to use a certain stereotype, what the rules are, what extra properties you want to give them, etc..
They are not meant as a means to annotate or draw attention to a certain item.

Geert

[jthillmn]

Thanks for the responses.