Transition Properties

You can modify an object's properties from its property sheet. To open an transition property sheet, double-click its diagram symbol or its Browser entry in the Transitions folder.

The General Tab contains the following properties:

Property	Description
Name	Specifies the name of the item, which should be clear and meaningful, and should convey the item's purpose to non-technical users. Displays a read-only value named after both extremities of the transition.
Code	Specifies the technical name of the object, which is used for generating code or scripts. Displays a read-only value named after both extremities of the transition.
Comment	Descriptive comment for the object.
Source	Where the transition starts from. You can use the tools to the right of the list to create an object, browse the complete tree of available objects or view the properties of the currently selected object
Destination	Where the transition ends on. You can use the tools to the right of the list to create an object, browse the complete tree of available objects or view the properties of the currently selected object
Stereotype	Extends the semantics of the object beyond the core UML definition.
Flow type	Represents a condition that can be attached to the transition. You can choose between the following default types or create your own: Success – Defines a successful flow Timeout – Defines a timeout limit Exception – Represents an exception case