Create tagged values for a stereotypes attributes?

[Jayson]

Okie, this is a weird request I am sure.

But, what I want to do (if possible) is to define a set of tagged values for one of my stereotypes that are associated with the attributes (or even operations).

So, it would go like this:

1. Create an element based on my stereotype.
2. Add an attribute (or operation), and
3. Voila! The user is also able to set the value of prefefined tags for that attribute (or operation).

This way, every attribute or operation would have an instance of these same tagged values.

Any suggestions?

Cheers

Jays :-)

[KP]

Just create a stereotype that extends "Attribute" (or "Operation") and defines tagged values in the usual way.

[Jayson]

Hey KP, thanks for that.

Having extended an "Attribute" metaclass, how do I make my sterotype use this new attribute stereotype rather than the standard attribute?

[KP]

You have choices:

1. Apply the stereotype to new or existing attributes manually, or
2. Add the attribute stereotype to your technology toolbox and users can drop it onto the element, or
3. Create an addin that implements EA_OnPostNewAttribute and put code in to check if the parent element has the appropriate stereotype and if so apply the attribute stereotype.

[Jayson]

Cheers KP, I will investigate those options