Communication Toolbox

The Communication Toolbox is used to develop Communication diagrams, in which you model dynamic interactions between elements at run-time. These diagrams are used to model workflow and sequential passing of messages between elements in real time; they are often placed beneath Use Case elements to further expand on Use Case behavior over time.

The Actor element models a user of the system, while the other elements model things within the system, including standard elements (Object) and the user interface component (Boundary), Controller and Entity.

Communication Toolbox pages

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	Except where discussed here, each element and relationship that you can create using these Toolbox pages is described in the UML Elements and UML Connectors sections of the Help. A Boundary is a stereotyped Object that models some system boundary, typically a user interface screen. A Control is a stereotyped Object that models a controlling entity or manager. An Entity is a stereotyped Object that models a store or persistence mechanism that captures the information or knowledge in a system.	Behavioral Diagram Elements Control Boundary Structural Diagram Elements Entity UML Connectors

Notes

• To add an element to the currently-open diagram, click on the appropriate icon and drag it into position on the diagram; set an element name and other properties as prompted
• To add a relationship, click on the appropriate icon, then click on the start element in the diagram and drag to the end element

Learn more

• Communication Diagrams