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Attribute Tagged Values
Tagged Values are a convenient means of extending the properties a model element supports, including attributes. Such extensions can then be used by code generators and other utilities to transform UML models into other forms.
Access
Ribbon |
Design > Element > Properties > General > Tagged Valuies, click on an attribute Start > All Windows > Properties > Tagged Values, click on an attribute |
Keyboard Shortcuts |
> Tags |
Add a Tagged Value to an attribute
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Click on the button in the window toolbar. The 'Tagged Value' dialog displays. |
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2 |
In the 'Tag' field, type the tag name or click on the drop-down arrow and select a defined tag. |
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In the 'Value' field type a specific value for the tag. (For some types of Tagged Value, the 'Value' field is grayed out. In this case, continue to step 4 and enter the value against the tag name in the 'Tags' tab of the Properties window or 'Properties' dialog.) |
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4 |
Click on the to confirm the operation. The tag name and value are displayed under the attribute name in the 'Tags' tab of the Properties window. |
Notes
- Tagged Values are supported for attributes, operations, objects and connectors
- You can define custom tags by creating a Custom Tagged Value Type