In UML diagrams, you can add text, notes, comments, images, geometric
shapes, and URLs to provide additional information about the elements or the
diagram.
The following table describes the elements that you can add to a
UML diagram to provide more information about it.
| Item |
UML element |
Description |
|---|
| Comments and comment attachments |
Yes |
Comments contain textual information and appear
in both the Project Explorer view and the diagram editor.
Comment attachments connect comments to diagram elements. You can attach comments
to a diagram to provide review feedback or observations about a particular
diagram element. You can apply documentation, URLs, and shortcut stereotypes
to a comment. |
| Geometric shapes |
No |
You can add geometric shapes, such as triangles,
to UML diagrams to add visual interest and provide additional information.
These shapes do not have any UML semantics but can provide visual differentiation. |
| Notes and Note Attachments |
No |
A note contains textual information. You can
use a note attachment to connect a note to one or many diagram elements. |
| Text |
No |
You can use text to add additional information
to diagrams and diagram elements. Text is not attached to a particular element
in the diagram. |
| URLs |
Yes |
A URL is a stereotyped comment. When you add
a URL to your diagram, it appears in both the Project Explorer view
and the diagram. In the diagram editor, you can use a comment attachment to
connect a URL to another diagram element. You can add a URL or file path to
point to supporting information about a diagram element. You can attach a
single URL to multiple diagram elements. You can also add images to your diagrams
by adding URLs that reference the image files. |