Simple Type Properties

You can modify an object's properties from its property sheet. To open a simple type property sheet, double-click its diagram symbol or its Browser entry in the Simple Types folder.

The General tab contains the following properties:

Property

Description

Name

Name of the simple type, which must be a no-colon-name. If specified, it must be unique among all simple types and complex types

Code

Code of the simple type, which must be a no-colon-name. If specified, it must be unique among all simple types and complex types

Comment

Descriptive label of the simple type.

Stereotype

Sub-classification used to extend the semantics of an object without changing its structure. It can be predefined or user-defined.

Derivation

Derivation method for the simple type. Enabled and required when the simple type is defined.

Final

Property to prevent derivation of the current simple type.

ID

ID of the simple type. Its value must be of type ID and unique within the model containing the simple type.