Diagram display of connector alias and name

[skiwi]

In diagrams properties  we have set

• use alias if available

In preferences Diagram Behaviour we have set

• Alias usage: alias and name

This means that enties display the (alias) and name,
but connectors, do not,
is this a bug or a feature?
How can I get both the connector (alias) AND name to display?

[Sunshine]

To be honest not used alias on connectors so never noticed. Tried with V16.1 Build 1628 The object shows the name and alias in brackets but the connector just shows the alias. I looked through all the preferences and diagram properties but couldn't see a way of showing name and alias on connector so I guess it could be classed as a bug.

[Paolo F Cantoni]

To be honest not used alias on connectors, so never noticed. Tried with V16.1 Build 1628 The object shows the name and alias in brackets but the connector just shows the alias. I looked through all the preferences and diagram properties but couldn't see a way of showing the name and alias on the connector so I guess it could be classed as a bug.

It can't be classed as a bug.  I was clearly put in my place when I suggested a particular functionality was less than optimal.  "So you don't like how we implemented this..." (or words to that effect).

I agree it's a defect in conceptualisation.  But what would I know?  Why would anyone want to see both the name and the alias for a connector?  Aside from the common two languages use case, you could use the alias for the reverse association functor, e.g. has as a child (has as a parent).
 
I'd suggest using the shapescript to implement this if you can access it.

Paolo