Generalization

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Generalization

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Semantics

Generalization is the taxonomic relationship between a more general element (the parent) and a more specific element (the child) that is fully consistent with the first element and that adds additional information.

Procedure for creating generalization

In order to make generalization, click [Toolbox] -> [UseCase] ->[Generalization] button, drag from child element and drop to parent element in the [main window].

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Procedure for creating multiple child actors inherited from actor

To create multiple elements inherited from some element,

1.Enter with "<=" string as following at the quick dialog, and several elements inherited from selected element are created at once.

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2.Child elements are generated below selected element and arranged automatically.

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If you want to create multiple parent element at once, enter "=>" string instead of "<=" in the quick dialog.