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
Variables can have the following properties:
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Property |
Description |
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Name |
Specifies the name of the item, which should be clear and meaningful, and should convey the item's purpose to non-technical users. |
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Code |
Specifies the technical name of the object, which is used for generating code or scripts. |
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Comment |
Descriptive comment for the object. |
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Stereotype |
Extends the semantics of the object beyond the core UML definition. |
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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: |