Setting parameter type indicator preferences

You can use the Patterns page of the Preferences window to control how the parameter UML 2.0 types are represented in the pattern instance on the diagram view.

To set the initial display preference for parameter UML 2.0 types in pattern instances:

  1. Click Window > Preferences, expand Modeling and click Patterns
  2. In the Initial parameter type indication list, select one of the following options:
    • Text: Parameter types are indicated by the name of the UML2 type
    • Decoration: Parameter types are indicated with icons representing the UML 2.0 type.
    • None: Parameter types are not indicated.
  3. Click OK.
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