On Thu, 2 Mar 2000, Stefan Seefeld wrote:
> I'm tempted to modify the UML stuff a bit. I have the
> following suggestions:
Sure. I'm the original author of the UML objects, but I'm not a regular
user of UML. In fact i have never really used it, so if you notice
problems when using the objects, go ahead and fix them.
> * the UML sheet has two separate entries for aggregation
> and association which is misleading since both are indeed
> the same object (the difference is in the attributes only)
> I'd like to remove one (I like the second icon better, it's
> more descriptive)
They are in fact the same object yes, as is the template class icon
really the same object as the normal class. It is merely a quicker way to
create the object you want. Why would you like to remove one?
> * I'd like to rotate the aggregation shape by 90 degree since
> most class diagrams are arranged in such a way.
Sure.
> * the associated labels for aggregations (multiplicity) often
> ends up at the wrong places.
Yup.
> * for state / activity diagrams the connecting lines are missing.
> What is needed is a simle line where one can attach labels to
> near the end (for example to write branch conditions etc.)
Sure.
/ Alex
