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Keywords for classes [message #475301]

Tue, 26 August 2008 17:22

Eclipse User

Originally posted by: michael.gebhart.googlemail.com

Hi,

I've been using the Rational Software Architect and wanted to compare
the UML modeling stuff to the uml2 tools of the eclipse project.

Is it possible to set keywords for a uml class within a class diagram?
It should be displayed as a stereotype-like notation (<<keyword>>) above
the class name.

Greetings

Michael

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Re: Keywords for classes [message #475310 is a reply to message #475301]

Mon, 01 September 2008 10:33

Tatiana Fesenko

Messages: 530
Registered: July 2009

Senior Member

Hi Michael,

Yes, UML2 Tools supports keywords for Classes.

Class element supports the following keywords (UML 2.1 spec, Annex B: Keywords):
auxiliary, focus, implementationClass, metaclass, realization, specification,
type, utility.

All of them are standard stereotypes. It means, that in order to add a keyword
to a Class, the user has to apply Standard profile to the package, and then
apply a required standard stereotype.

For example, to add 'focus' keywork to a class:
1) Select diagram. In the context menu of the diagram call 'Apply Profile->Standard'
action.
2) Select the class. In the context menu of the class call 'Apply Stereotype'.
In the drop-down list choose 'focus'. <<focus>> keyword label will appear
in the Class figure.

Does it suit your needs?

Best wishes,
Tatiana.

> Hi,
>
> I've been using the Rational Software Architect and wanted to compare
> the UML modeling stuff to the uml2 tools of the eclipse project.
>
> Is it possible to set keywords for a uml class within a class diagram?
> It should be displayed as a stereotype-like notation (<<keyword>>)
> above the class name.
>
> Greetings
>
> Michael
>

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Re: Keywords for classes [message #475313 is a reply to message #475310]

Tue, 02 September 2008 13:18

Eclipse User

Originally posted by: michael.gebhart.googlemail.com

Ah, there it is :) Thanks!

Is it possible to set a custom keyword without using a profile? It's
just for rapid creating UML-diagrams with stereotypes without having to
create a complete UML-profile.

I know, it's dirty, but saves time :)

Greetings

Michael

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