Setting pattern property values

The pattern author can set or modify the pattern property values for pattern libraries, patterns, and parameters by using the Properties view. Some properties are informational only and cannot be modified.

Two pattern properties that can be set in the Properties view are not available in the New Pattern wizard. These properties are the Overview Diagram and the Target Types properties.

In addition, you can use the Java™ editor to modify properties in the code that are not available in the Properties view, but use caution. If you change some properties in the code, your code may become out of sync. Depending on the modifications, you can attempt to resynchronize the code by right-clicking a pattern or parameter in the Pattern Authoring view and clicking Regenerate Source Code.
Note: You cannot modify the Groups property of the pattern library because it is a summary of all of the groups added to its member patterns.
To add or change the properties of a pattern project's library, pattern, or parameter, right-click its respective node and click Show Properties View. The Properties view opens; you can view the property values or select a property to modify.

Parent topic: Modifying patterns during design

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IBM Rational design patterns
Pattern code and support files

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