Naming a Correlation

To name a newly-created correlation:

1 Click the icon.

2 Type the name.

3 Click outside the named icon.

To change the name of a correlation:

1 Click the name to display a flashing vertical bar that designates the insertion point.

2 Backspace and type additional text.

3 Click outside the named icon.

Alternatively, you can change the name in the Name field of the specification.

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Laying Out a Diagram

When a diagram contains many elements (also called shapes) and many relationships (also called correlations), it can become difficult to read. The layout diagram feature is designed to make a diagram easier to read by rearranging elements on a diagram to clarify their relationships. This is done by minimizing the number of crossed links and positioning shapes in an order that reflects their relationships.

Figure 10 on page 39 provides an example of how the Layout Diagram command rearranges classes in a class diagram. Additional information and examples about the feature can be found in the "Layout Diagram (Overview)" topic in the online Help.

Figure 10 Example Layout of a Class Diagram

When you perform a layout command, Rational Rose follows these two rules:

• Shapes that have relationships with other shapes are rearranged based on their relationship(s) in the diagram. Refer to the Layout Diagram (Overview) topic in the online Help for more information.
• Shapes that do not have relationships (called "unconnected shapes") are placed in one or more rows at the bottom of the diagram or selected area. Examples of unconnected shapes include any element (e.g., class, actor, package) that does not have a relationship to another element, notes that are not attached to elements, and text boxes created with the ABC Text tool.