Interactions
An interaction describes behavior of a system in a particular context by exchanges of messages between system elements.
While state machine diagrams or activity diagrams study individual behaviors, interaction diagrams concentrate on cooperation of a group of objects.
Creating an Interaction
You can create an interaction from a package, class or component.
To create an interaction with HOPEX IT Architecture using Design (UML) navigation pane:
1. In the navigation pane, select OO Implementation (UML).
2. In the edit window, click the Interactions tile.
3. Click the New button.
4. Enter the name of the interaction and an owner if necessary.
5. Click OK.
Creating an Interaction Diagram
The sequence diagram, communication diagram and interaction overview diagram are created using an interaction.
To create an interaction diagram:
1. Right-click on an interaction.
2. In the pop-up menu that appears, click New > Interaction Diagram.