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Description 

Adding Participants to the Patterns as First Class Citizens 

Patterns as First Class Citizens are represented by the GoF patterns. When such patterns are applied, the elements are created with the standard number of participants. However, you can add allowed participants to the existing pattern object. If you add participants, links between the pattern object and the new participants are created. 

Applying Pattern Procedures 

Provides how-to information on applying patterns. 

Creating a Pattern 

You can use existing diagram elements as the basis to create custom patterns. The newly created patterns are stored in the Pattern Registry. They become visible in the pattern tree of the Pattern Organizer and can be used to generate design elements in diagrams. 

Exporting and Sharing Patterns 

Provides how-to information on exporting and sharing patterns. 

Deleting Patterns as First Class Citizens from the Model 

You can delete elements of the patterns as First Class Citizens (GoF patterns), using both the Diagram View and the Model View. If you delete elements, they are removed from the diagram and from the model. 

Using Pattern Organizer 

Provides how-to information on using pattern organizer. 

Using the Pattern Registry 

The Pattern Registry is only available from the Pattern Organizer context menu, when you create a new shortcut, or assign a pattern to a shortcut. In the Pattern Registry you can filter patterns by category, metaclass, diagram type, language or status of registration.
To open the Pattern Registry, do one of the following:

• Right-click a folder and choose New shortcut.
• Right-click a pattern shortcut and choose Assign Pattern.