Reversing pattern application

You can use the Unapply Pattern menu item to remove the pattern instance and its binding relationships to the pattern arguments. Pattern authors supply the methods to perform when the application of a pattern is reversed so the results of the command will vary.

By default, elements added to a model as pattern arguments are not removed by use of the Unapply Pattern menu item.

If you want to remove individual argument bindings, use the Unbind Argument menu item.

To reverse a pattern application, in the diagram editor, right-click the pattern instance and click Patterns > Unapply Pattern. The pattern instance is deleted from the model.
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Apply pattern process
Pattern instantiation
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Unbinding pattern arguments
Deleting and replacing pattern arguments
Reapplying patterns
Reviewing pattern information
Using the Apply Pattern wizard
Using drag and drop
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