Variables hold temporary values that can be passed between activities. You can create and access variables using the Write Variable and Read Variables action types
To view or edit a variable's properties, double-click its Browser or list entry. The property sheet tabs and fields listed here are those available by default, before any customization of the interface by you or an administrator.
The General tab contains the following properties:
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Property |
Description |
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Name/Code/Comment |
Identify the object. The name should clearly convey the object's purpose to non-technical users, while the code, which is used for generating code or scripts, may be abbreviated, and should not normally include spaces. You can optionally add a comment to provide more detailed information about the object. By default the code is generated from the name by applying the naming conventions specified in the model options. To decouple name-code synchronization, click to release the = button to the right of the Code field. |
Stereotype |
Extends the semantics of the object beyond the core UML definition. You can enter a stereotype directly in this field, or add stereotypes to the list by specifying them in an extension file. |
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Data type |
Specifies the data type of the variable. You can choose a standard data type or specify a classifier. You can use the tools to the right of the list to create a classifier, browse the available classifiers or view the properties of the currently selected classifier. |
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Multiplicity |
Specifies the number of instances of the variable. If the multiplicity is a range of values, it means that the number of variables can vary at run time. You can choose between: |
Keywords |
Provide a way of loosely grouping objects through tagging. To enter multiple keywords, separate them with commas. |