Converting object types

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You can easily change the type of an object using the Features window for the object.

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If you convert an object with implicit type to an object with explicit type (by selecting <Explicit> in the Type field), a new class is created. By default, the name of the new class is <object name>_class.

If you convert an object of explicit type to an object of implicit type, the following actions occur:

  • The original class is copied into the object of implicit type.
  • Graphical relations are removed.
  • Symmetric associations become directional.
  • Links disconnect from associations.