Customizing the modeling environment by using preferences

You can set preferences to customize the environment in which you build UML models. For example, you can change the appearance of model elements and diagram elements, create path variables to specify a directory location in the file system, or control whether messages automatically create return messages in sequence and communication diagrams. You can also specify preferences for views, such as the Model Explorer view and the Properties view.

Note: These settings affect only new elements that you add to a model or diagram and do not affect existing elements.
To set preferences for the modeling environment:
  1. Click Window > Preferences.
  2. In the Preferences window, expand Modeling and click the item that you want to modify.
  3. Modify the settings and click OK.
Tip: To restore the default settings, on any Preferences page, click Restore Defaults and click OK.
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