Signal Receptions can be specified for classes or interfaces. 

You can specify Reception properties in the Reception Specification window. You can find the description of each property in the same window. Descriptions are presented in the description area of the Specification window. 


To create a new reception

Do one of the following:

  • In the Class's Specification window, click the Receptions property group and then click the Create button. Select the signal and click OK. The Reception's Specification window opens.
  • In the Containment tree, right-click a Class and from its shortcut menu, select Create Element and then Reception. Select the signal and click OK. Type the name for the new signal reception.
  • On the diagram pane, click the Class, and then click the  Create Element smart manipulator. At the bottom of the menu, click the arrow to expand the menu and then click the Reception command. Select the signal and click OK.
  • On the diagram pane, click the Class, then press the Ctrl+Alt+R shortcut keys. Then, select the signal and click OK.
  • On the diagram pane, click the Class shape, and then click the  Create Reception smart manipulator. 

Signal Reception

Note that the Reception compartment is suppressed by default.

  • Drag the signal from the Containment tree or the diagram to the Class shape on the diagram pane. 


To set the signal for a signal reception

Do one of the following:

  • Create a Reception. The Select Signal dialog opens. Select an existing or create a new signal for the signal reception. 
  • In the Reception's Specification window, select a signal in the Signal drop-down menu. You can also click the “..." button. In the Select Element dialog, select a signal or click the Create button to create a new one.


To display signal reception on shape and to customize a displayed list

  1. On the diagram pane, click on a symbol, then click the   Compartments button. 
  2. On the menu, click to select the Receptions check box. The Receptions compartment is displayed on the shape.
  3. On the diagram pane, click a shape, then click the  Compartments button. On the menu, click the Edit Compartments command.
  4. In the Compartment Edit dialog, click the Receptions tab.
  5. Move the receptions from the Hidden to the Selected list or vice versa.


To change the order of the signal receptions

  1. On the diagram pane, right-click the shape. From its shortcut menu, select the Symbol Properties command. 
  2. In the Symbol Properties dialog, under the Receptions group, click to change the Receptions Sort Mode property. 




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