This topic contains a dictionary of specific terms used in Together user interface and documentation. This dictionary is sorted alphabetically.
Term |
Description |
Cardinality |
The number of elements in a set. See also multiplicity. |
Classifier |
In general, a classifier is a classification of instances — it describes a set of instances that have features in common. In Together, classifiers are the basic nodes of Class diagrams: class, interface, structure, delegate, enum, module. Some of them can include other classifiers, or inner classifiers (see Inner Classifiers). |
Compartment |
Some of Together model elements (basically, classes) are represented by rectangles with several compartments inside. You can change appearance of the compartments (see Diagram Appearance options). |
Design project |
One of the two basic project types supported by Together: design and implementation. A design project is language-neutral. It does not contain source code. |
Diagram |
A graphical presentation of a collection of model elements, most often rendered as a connected graph of arcs (relationships) and vertices (other model elements). The set of available diagram for a project depend on the project type. |
Implementation project |
One of the two basic project types supported by Together: design and implementation. An implementation project is language-specific. It includes diagrams and source code. |
Invocation specification |
Invocation specification is an area within an execution specification on a UML 2.0 Sequence Diagram. This element is not defined in the UML 2.0 specification, but introduced in Together. It is a useful tool for modeling synchronous invocations with the reply messages. A message in UML 2.0 Sequence Diagrams has its origin in an invocation specification. |
Model element |
Model element is any component of your model that you can put on a diagram. Model elements include nodes and links between them. |
Multiplicity |
A specification of the range of allowable cardinalities that a set may assume. Multiplicity specifications may be given for association ends, parts within composites, repetitions, and other purposes. A multiplicity is a subset of the non-negative integers. See also cardinality. |
N-ary association |
An association among three or more classes. Each instance of the association is an n-tuple of values from the respective classes. |
Shortcut |
A shortcut is a representation of an existing node element placed on the same or a different diagram. |
View filter |
A view filter is mechanism to show or hide a specific kind of model elements. When dealing with large projects, the amount of information shown on a diagram can become overwhelming. In Together, you can selectively show or hide information. See Using view filters. |
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