Designing Object Model with UML Class Diagram - Visual Paradigm
Designing Object Model with UML Class Diagram - Visual Paradigm
Designing Object Model with UML Class Diagram - Visual Paradigm
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DB-VA Designer’s Guide Chapter 3 – <strong>Designing</strong> <strong>Object</strong> <strong>Model</strong> <strong>with</strong> <strong>UML</strong> <strong>Class</strong> <strong>Diagram</strong><br />
Adding Attribute<br />
An attribute is a property of a class which has a name, a value and also has a type to describe the characteristic of an object.<br />
3-6<br />
1. You can add attribute to the class in one of the three ways:<br />
• Right-click on a class, select Add > Attribute.<br />
2.<br />
Figure 3.10 -<br />
A new attribute is added, type the attribute name and type in the form of "attribute_name: type". You can also edit the<br />
attribute name by double-clicking the attribute name or by pressing the F2 button.<br />
• Click on a class, press the keyboard shortcut - Alt + Shift + A.<br />
• Using <strong>Class</strong> specification dialog:<br />
1. Right-click the class element, click Open Specification....<br />
2. Click the Attributes Tab, then click Add.<br />
Attribute Specification dialog box is displayed, you can modify the attribute name and properties, such as<br />
type.<br />
Figure 3.11 - <strong>Class</strong> Specification dialog