UML Parameter Properties dialog box (Parameter category)

Name

Type or edit an identifier string as a name for the parameters. The name must be unique within the parameter list that contains it.

Stereotype

Choose the stereotype you want from the drop-down list. If a stereotype you want to use isn't listed, you can add a new stereotype or edit an existing one by clicking Stereotypes on the UML menu.

Prefix

Type any language-specific annotation text here you want to use to further identify a parameter.

Suffix

Type any language-specific annotation text here you want to use to further identify a parameter.

Type

Choose an implementation type for the value returned by the parameter. If the data type you want isn't listed, right-click a data types package in the tree view, point to New and click DataType, or create a new class.

Expression

Displays the result of data you've added under Prefix, Return Type, and Suffix.

Kind

Choose the kind of parameter required.

• In means an input parameter that cannot be modified.

• Out means an output parameter that can be modified to communicate information to the caller.

• Inout means an input parameter that can be modified.

Default Value

Type an expression whose evaluation yields a value to be used when no argument is supplied for the parameter.

Documentation

Type any documentation you want to add to the element as a tagged value. When you select the shape or icon representing the element, the documentation you type here also appears in the Documentation window.