Stereotypes

In UML, stereotypes are way to extend the application of the UML language to new domains. For example: SysML started as a profile for UML.

Gaphor supports stereotypes too. They’re the way for you to adapt your models to your specific needs.

The UML, SysML, RAAML and other models used in Gaphor – the code is generated from Gaphor model files – make use of stereotypes to provide specific information used when generating the data model code.

To create a stereotype, ensure the UML Profile is active and open the Profile section of the toolbox. First add a Metaclass to your diagram. Next add a Stereotype, and connect both with a Extension. The «metaclass» stereotype will only show once the Extension is connected both class and stereotype.

Note

The class names in the metaclass should be a class name from the UML model, such as Class, Interface, Property, Association. Or even Element if you want to use the stereotype on all elements.

Your stereotype declaration may look something like this:

The Asynchronous stereotype has a property priority. This property can be proved a value once the stereotype is applied to a Property, such as an association end.

When a stereotype can be applied to a model element, a Stereotype section will appear in the editor.