> Date: Tue, 08 Feb 2011 21:14:49 +0100 > From: Hans Breuer <h...@breuer.org> > > At 08.02.2011 19:49, dyn...@gmail.com wrote: >> > Hello, >> > >> > As this is my first message to this list, let me thank you for providing >> > a way to give user support. > Welcome to dia-list Thanks! :) >> > I'm creating a UML diagram and I need to add an Association Class so > Sorry, I don't know an "Association Class", AFAIK there is only support for > Association between classes. http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/rational/library/content/RationalEdge/sep04/bell/#N1036B >> > I'll need to link the class to the previous association (of 2 other >> > classes).I looked at the definitions of the tools on the UML sheet and >> > nothing seemed to fit > What's wrong with the seventh button in the UML sheet? At least the tooltip > "Association, two classed are associated" should give the final hint, even > if the icon does not. Oh! By the look of the Icon I though the middle arrow was a second end to one of the sides, I though it was some kind of advanced UML so I stayed away from it. >> > so I used a line (on top of the sheet selector), >> > although I would've preferred to use a UML tool, so I snap one side to >> > the Association Class and the other I try the best to snap to the middle >> > colored dot > Are you talking of the orange square or of the cross within the class? The orange square of the association (line). > > I'm reminded of my >> > failure each time I move one of the 2 previous classes and there's a gap >> > between the lines. How would you suggest I proceed? >> > > First of all a common understanding of what association are supposed to be > would be helpful. (E.g. for me there is no need to associate associations - > aka. connect lines with other lines - but association are always between > two classes (or other elements)) I think that previous link (IBM) should clear that out.
Please note that I created a sample for Steffen that you might also find useful. > Date: Tue, 08 Feb 2011 22:14:55 +0100 > From: Steffen Macke <d...@diagramr.biz> > > Hi DynV, > > On 02/08/2011 09:42 PM, dyn...@gmail.com wrote: >> > I published a sample of my problem on >> > http://dynv.qc.to/content/diagram-sample-association-class > Thanks. It's much easier to discuss your problem now. > I would suggest that you replace your "UML - Association" > with a "Standard - Line" object, because it contains the connection point in > the middle that you are looking for. This way, you'll be able to move your > classes A, B and C around. Do you see any problems with such an approach? > I think you've described this solution in your original email already. > > Don't be afraid to use objects in a different context - as long as they > produce > the outcome you are looking for. > > Regards, > > Steffen No need to say hi again, it's not like the message dated a day. ;) If you need more samples, feel free to ask. I really need the item between class A & C to be association as they have items for each side (Role, Multiplicity & Visibility) that I'd need to emulate with other non-UML tools, also it's just a wasted of time, I'd rather stay with this current solution ; thanks for proposing though. The thing is I really prefer UML tools are they have inherent properties for such work (UML), not only is it a preference but they save time. _______________________________________________ dia-list mailing list dia-list@gnome.org http://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/dia-list FAQ at http://live.gnome.org/Dia/Faq Main page at http://live.gnome.org/Dia
