A link
End names, aggregation, composition, navigability, and other adornments can be shown on the link ends or roles, but because links are instances, their ends do not show multiplicity. A link can also have a stereotype to indicate a particular kind of implementation.
Name a Link shape and add other property values
Open the element's UML Properties dialog box by double-clicking the icon that represents the element in the tree view or the shape that represents the element in a diagram.
Tip: Control which property values display on a shape in a diagram by right-clicking the shape, and then clicking Shape Display Options. In the UML Shape Display Options dialog box, select and clear options to display or hide property values.
Properties:
Propertry |
Description |
Stereotype |
Choose the stereotype you want from the drop-down list. If a stereotype you want to use isn't listed, you can add a new stereotype or edit an existing one by clicking Stereotypes on the UML menu. |
Association |
Choose the association of which the link is an instance. |
LinkEnd Count |
You can't change the end count for a link. For an n-ary link, choose the number of link ends you want. |
LinkEnds |
Lists the link ends for the link. To quickly edit the most commonly used settings for a link end, click a field in the LinkEnds list, and then select or type a value.
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Control which property values are displayed on the Link shape
Right-click the shape, click Shape Display Options, and then select or clear options to show or hide values.