HOPEX UML : HOPEX UML : The Class Diagram : Associations : Overloading a Role
   
Overloading a Role
A role can inherit a role defined at higher level. Overloading enables definition of additional properties on an inherited role.
To overload a role:
1. Open the properties dialog box of the role.
2. In its properties dialog box, click the Characteristics tab.
3. In the Overloaded Role frame, click the Connect button.
The Query dialog box appears:
4. Select Subseted properties. This command displays roles that can be overloaded.
5. Select the role in question and click OK.