Editing code in external editors for capsule-based models

When you edit the code (C, C++, Java and UAL) for capsule-based UML model elements, you can use an external editor of your choice. You must first set a preference to use an external editor.

Procedure

Set the preference to use an external editor:
1. In the diagram editor, right-click an element to edit; then click Show Code View.
2. In the Code View editor, right-click an editable area; then click Preferences.
3. On the Code Editor page, click Browse and select an external editor.
4. Click Apply.
5. Click OK.
Open the external editor:
1. In the diagram editor, right-click an element to edit; then click Show Code View.
2. In the Code View editor, right-click an editable item; then select Show Source In Editor or Launch External Editor. Save the edits before you close the editor.
Note: To save the edits that you make in the external editor to the model, manually save the edits before you close the external editor.

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