Setting graphic properties in a UML 1.4 diagram

Changing graphic properties

If you want to define specific graphic options for your UML 1.4 diagrams (for example, a specific background or foreground color or a particular font), the "Resources" command is used.

The graphic features that you can customize are as follows:

· foreground and background colors

· font and pattern

· line style and width

· arc mode

· fill rule

· antialiasing

To customize the graphic options used in your diagrams, carry out the following steps.

Defining graphic options

Steps:

1. Right-click on the element whose graphic properties you want to customize to open the context menu.

2. Run the "Resources" command. The "Resources" window then appears.

3. In this window, make your modifications. The "Select" buttons on the right of the color and font selection fields open selection windows, in which you can browse available colors and fonts. The arrows on the right of several fields open dropdown lists, containing available options.

4. Click on "Apply" to confirm.

Note: If you want to return to the default settings, simply click on the "Reset" button.