Getting Started With Shape Scripts

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Configure > Reference Data > UML Types > Stereotypes

1

Select the stereotype to which to attach the Shape Script, from the list on the right of the dialog.

You select an existing stereotype, but if a suitable one is not available you can create a new stereotype that, once saved, displays in the list and can be selected.

2

In the 'Override Appearance' panel, select the 'Shape Script' radio button and then click on the Assign button.

The Shape Editor displays.

3

Type or copy the script into the Edit window.

To review the shape in the 'Preview' panel, click on the Refresh button.

4

If you define a composite Shape Script (a main shape with decorations and labels, or separate parts such as a connector with source-end and target-end shapes), click on the Next Shape button to page through the components of the shape, in the 'Preview' panel.

5

Once you have finished writing your Shape Script, click on the OK button to return to the 'Stereotypes' tab.

Then click on the Save button to save the Shape Script and its assignment to the stereotype.

6

Drag and drop the appropriate standard UML element or connector into your diagram. The object will be of the type you selected as the 'Base Class' of the stereotype.

Right-click on the object and select the 'Properties' option.

On the 'Properties' dialog, click on the 'Stereotype' drop-down arrow, select the stereotype you created and click on the OK button.

The object's shape now reflects the Shape Script assigned to the stereotype.