Setting collaboration representation preferences

You can use the Patterns page of the Preferences window to specify the initial shape of collaboration pattern instances on the class or freeform diagram views.

The shape of class and package types of pattern instances cannot be modified.

To specify the shape of collaboration pattern instances on the drawing surface:

  1. Click Window > Preferences, expand Modeling, and click Patterns.
  2. Under Collaboration pattern instance shape, select one of the following options:
    • Rounded rectangle: A small and more compact shape.
    • UML shape (ellipse): The traditional UML shape.
  3. Click OK.
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Pattern instantiation
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Setting pattern overview compartment preferences
Setting parameter binding connector preferences
Setting parameter type indicator preferences
Setting parameter binding indicator preferences
Using the Apply Pattern wizard
Using drag and drop
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