Setting parameter binding indicator preferences

You can use the Patterns page of the Preferences window to control how the initial bound state of parameters are displayed for the pattern instance on the diagram view.

To set display preferences for the initial bound state of pattern instance parameters:

  1. Click Window > Preferences, expand Modeling, and click Patterns.
  2. In theInitial parameter binding indication list, select one of the following options:
    • Text: An unbound state is indicated with a colon (:). A bound state is indicated by a dash and greater than character (->).
    • Decoration: The unbound state is indicated by an empty blue box. A bound state is indicated by a blue box with a bidirectional arrow in it
    • None: The binding state of the parameter is not indicated.
  3. Click OK.
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