Chapter 17 Model Graphics

Selecting fill display preferences

You can fill model symbols with color using the color palette or with effects.

The following fill effects are available:

Fill effects Description
Picture Allows you to select a graphic file to display within the symbol when you click the Modify button. The Display Mode dropdown listbox is automatically enabled
Display Mode Allows you to select a location for the picture displayed within the symbol (Center, Top Left, Right etc.)
Gradient Allows you to select gradient fill options for the symbol background if you click the Modify button. You can choose among he following options: Start and End colors, End Color Luminosity, Shading Style and Gradient Mode

Transparent symbol

Objects supporting decomposition, like packages or processes, support transparent symbols. This feature can be useful when you wish to use InBox UML representation for package for example.

You create a transparent symbol by deselecting the Fill Color check box in the Fill page of the Format dialog box. Note, this check box is displayed only when the object supports decomposition.

Steps To select a fill display preference:

  1. Select Tools→Display Preferences to display the Display Preferences dialog box.
  2. Select the Format node to display the corresponding page.
  3. Click the Modify button to display the Symbol Format dialog box.
  4. Click the Fill tab and select the fill options you want from the Fill Color and Fill Effects groupboxes.
  5. Click OK.

    You return to the Display Preferences dialog box.
  6. Click OK.

    The Changing Formats window is displayed. It indicates symbols to which the change applies.
  7. Select a radio button.
  8. Click OK.

 

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