Custom Specifications

When you open the specification of an element that has an assigned language, a custom specification will be displayed if supported. If not supported, the standard Rose specification will be displayed.

The following specifications can be customized by language add-ins:

• Association
• Class
• Class Attribute
• Generalize
• Key/Qualifier
• Parameter
• Operation
• Component
• Class Instance

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Editing Specifications

If you change a model element's properties or relationships by editing its specification or modifying the icons on the diagram, Rational Rose will automatically update the corresponding diagrams or specifications.

If a model element is write-protected or contained by a controlled unit that is write-protected, the OK button on the specification will be disabled to prevent the element from being modified.

Specifications can be resized by placing the pointer on a specification corner. Click and drag the specification to the desired size.

Specifications can also be printed by clicking File > Print.

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Common Specification Elements

The specifications share a number of common elements which are discussed on the following pages. For details on specific specifications and their unique elements, refer to the chapter specific to that specification.