UML 2.0 Sequence Diagram Elements
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The following table lists the elements of UML 2.0 sequence diagrams that are available using the Tool Palette:
UML 2.0 sequence diagram elements
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
|
Lifeline |
node |
|
Execution specification |
node |
|
Combined fragment |
node |
|
State invariant |
node |
|
Message |
link |
|
Interaction use |
node |
|
Node by Pattern |
opens Pattern Wizard |
|
Link by Pattern |
opens Pattern Wizard |
|
Note |
annotation |
|
Note Link |
annotation link |
|
Image |
illustration |
|
Image Link |
illustration link |
A sequence diagram can contain shortcuts to other diagram elements. However, shortcuts to the elements that reside in the other interaction diagrams are not supported.
Interaction diagrams, represented in the Model View, display a number of auxiliary elements that are not visible in the Diagram View. These elements play a supplementary role in the representation of the diagram structure. Actually, these elements are editable, but it is strongly advised to leave them untouched, in order to preserve the integrity of the interaction diagrams.