Functions of Specification window

Using Specification window you can perform various actions that are necessary when working with model elements. Every model element has its own specification.

The following table describes only common functions of the Specification window.

Function	Description
Add/modify model element properties and inner elements	Choose the desired property group and specify its properties in the general specification pane.
Open referenced element specifications	From the shortcut menu, select Open Specification or click . When another element specification is open, you can work with both specifications in the same window.
Navigate between open specifications	To navigate between open specifications, use the Back and Forward buttons.
Manage relationships	View all relationships in which the element participates. Modify the name of the relationship. View/change the direction of the relationship. Modify the target element. Create new outgoing or incoming relationships.
Add/edit element documentation	Add element description, describe use case scenarios, or add other relevant information that can be used for generating reports or technical documentation. Documentation also can be written in HTML using the HTML editor.
Manage element hyperlinks	Open, edit, add, or remove hyperlinks from the selected model element to a file, address, other element / symbol, or requirements.
Manage element tags and tagged values	Create tag definitions, view, create, modify, assign default tagged values.
Manage element constraints	Define new, edit, or apply constraints to an element.
Track element symbol usage in diagrams	Find out in which diagrams the symbol is used. Open these diagrams directly from the specification window.
Select model element in the Containment tree	From the shortcut menu, choose Select in Containment Tree or click .
View element traceability	Monitor element changes and the impact of those changes using traceability.