A stereotype is a custom extension of
the modeling language. Stereotypes provide a mechanism to extend the architecture language
elements by adding domain-specific metadata.
Apply stereotypes to model elements such as root-level
architecture, component architecture, connectors, ports, data interfaces, value types,
functions, requirements, and links. Functions only apply to software architectures. You must
have a Requirements Toolbox™ license to apply stereotypes to requirements and links. A model element can have
multiple stereotypes. Stereotypes provide model elements with a common set of property fields,
such as mass, cost, and power.
A property is a field in a stereotype.
You can specify property values for each element to which the stereotype is applied.
Use properties to store quantitative characteristics, such as weight or speed, that are associated with a model element. Properties can also be descriptive or represent a status. You can view and edit the properties of each element in the architecture model using the Property Inspector.
A profile is a package of stereotypes
that you can use to create a self-consistent domain of element types.
Author profiles and apply profiles to a model using the Profile
Editor. You can store stereotypes for a project in one or several profiles. When you
save profiles, they are stored in XML files.
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