public Class
The Stereotype element corresponds to a UML stereotype, which is an extension mechanism for varying the behavior and type of a model element. Use the Repository Stereotypes collection to add new elements and delete existing ones.
Associated table in .EAP file: t_stereotypes
Stereotype Attributes
Attribute |
Type |
Notes |
Name |
String |
Read/Write. The stereotype name. Appears in the Stereotype drop list for elements that match the AppliesTo attribute. |
AppliesTo |
String |
Read/Write. A reference to the stereotype Base Class, ie. which element it applies to. |
Notes |
String |
Read/Write. Notes about the stereotype. |
MetafileLoadPath |
String |
Read/Write. Path to an associated metafile. The automation interface does not yet support loading metafiles. To do this you must use the Stereotype tab of the UML Types dialog in Enterprise Architect. |
Style |
String |
Read/Write. Additional style specifier for stereotype. |
StereotypeGUID |
String |
Read/Write. Unique identifier for stereotype, generally set and maintained by Enterprise Architect. |
VisualType |
String |
Read/Write. Indicates an inbuilt visual style associated with a stereotype. Not currently implemented. |
ObjectType |
Read only. Distinguishes objects referenced through a Dispatch interface. |
Stereotype Methods
Method |
Type |
Notes |
Update () |
Boolean |
Update the current stereotype object after modification or appending a new item. If false is returned, check the GetLastError function for more information. |
GetLastError () |
String |
Returns a string value describing the most recent error that occurred in relation to this object. This function is rarely used since an exception is thrown when an error occurs. |