Dependency

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Dependency

Semantics

A dependency indicates a semantic relationship between two model elements (or two sets of model elements). It relates the model elements themselves and does not require a set of instances for its meaning. It indicates a situation in which a change to the target element may require a change to the source element in the dependency.

Procedure for creating dependency

In order to create dependency,

1.	Click [Toolbox] -> [Class] -> [Dependency] button.

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2.	Drag and drop between elements in the [main window] in depending direction.

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3.	A new dependency between two classes is created.

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Procedure for dependent element by shortcut creation syntax

In order to create element depending by selected element, use shortcut creation syntax.

1.	Double-click to popup quick dialog. At the quick dialog, enter name of dependent elements by selected element after "-->" string and separate names with ",".

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2.	Press [Enter] key and dependent elements by selected class are created and arranged automatically.

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