Work with generalizations in UML static structure diagrams

Add a discriminator label to a generalization

1. In a static structure diagram, double-click the Generalization shape you want to add a discriminator to.

2. In the UML Generalization Properties dialog box, for Discriminator, type the name of the discriminator you want, and then click OK.

Indicate a generalization relationship between UML elements

1. Drag a Generalization shape from the UML Static Structure stencil onto the drawing page near the classes or packages you want to relate.

2. Glue the endpoint near the arrowhead to a connection point on the more general element. Glue the endpoint without the arrowhead to a connection point on the more specific element.

3. Double-click the Generalization shape. In the UML Generalization Properties dialog box, add a name, stereotype, discriminator, and other property values, and then click OK.

Tip

To indicate a generalization for an association, use the Association Class shape rather than the Binary Association shape.