Adding ports to composite structure diagrams

In composite structure diagrams, you can add a port to a structured classifier to specify a distinct interaction point between that classifier and its environment or between the behavior of the classifier and its internal parts.

You must have a composite structure diagram open that contains a part.
To create a port in a composite structure diagram:
  1. In the Palette, click Port.
  2. In the diagram editor, complete one of the following steps:
    • To add a port between a classifier instance and its environment, click either the external border of the composite structure diagram or in any blank area inside the structure compartment.
    • To add a port between the behavior of the classifier and its internal parts, click the interior border of a part.
  3. To specify the type of port, complete one of the following steps:
    • To create an unspecified port, click Unspecified.
    • To create a port from an existing element, click Select Existing Element, select an element from the list of available structured classifiers, and click OK.
  4. Type a name and press Enter.
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Ports
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Adding parts to composite structure diagrams
Connecting parts and ports in composite structure diagrams
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