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fabraz
Posted on: 2014/1/10 23:13
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Component Diagram Connector
Hi there,

Is it possible to connect two ports from different components by the Connector tool? If not, what is the purpose of Connector tool?

Thanks in advance!

Fabricio
Joba
Posted on: 2014/1/14 23:48
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Re: Component Diagram Connector
Hi Fabricio,

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Is it possible to connect two ports from different components by the Connector tool?

Yes with assembly connector and no with delegation connector.
For how to create assembly connectors, please refer to the TIPS below.
How to create Assembly Connectors (1)
How to create Assembly Connectors (2)

Quote:
If not, what is the purpose of Connector tool?

A delegation connector is a connector that links the external contract of a component (as specified by its ports) to the realization of that behavior. It represents the forwarding of events (operation requests and events): a signal that arrives at a port that has a delegation connector to one or more parts or ports on parts will be passed on to those targets for handling.
An assembly connector is a connector between two or more parts or ports on parts that defines that one or more parts provide the services that other parts use.

For more and detailed information, please take a look at UML Superstructure Specification, version 2.4.1 by OMG - 8.3.4 Connector (P. 159)

Cheers,
SJ
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