lollipop symbol in UML template?

[LanceB]

Hi there,

In the UML template I see the 'lollipop' symbol (titled Provided Interface).

However I can't figure out how to attach it to a class. The widget doesn't seem to attach to any other objects.

Assuming this widget works, how to attach it on a class to indicate the interface provided by the class (e.g. java.io.Serializable)?

Help appreciated,

Lance

[Gaudenz Alder]

There is no way to attach it, try grouping the class and lollipop instead so they can be moved together.

[LanceB]

I notice also the text annotation on the lollipop stem doesn't rotate.
In an otherwise superb UML template this isn't a very useful widget.
For interfaces used frequently (such as Serializable) it really creates a problem.

[Gaudenz Alder]

Not sure what you mean? If you need to rotate the shape, select it and drag the rotation handle. For vertical text, click the "Vertical" button in the text tab of the format panel (the button with the 3 vertical arrows).

[LanceB]

After rotating anti-clockwise (to mount on top of a class), any text entered is vertical along the line.

But when clicking 'Vertical' button in the text tab, the text goes upside down

[Gaudenz Alder]

Try clicking on the rotation handle. This will rotate the shape in 90 degrees steps without rotating the label.

[LanceB]

Thanks a million, that works! I was dragging on the rotation handle previously, which rotated the text as well.

[Marcus Widerberg]

Is there any better lollipop symbol? This one is near useless.

I will post a new topic...

/mawi