Properties of Connectors

 

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Connectors represent domain relationships in a generated designer.

For more information, see How to Define a Domain-Specific Language. For more information about how to use these properties, see Customizing and Extending a Domain-Specific Language.

Connectors have the properties that are listed in the following table.

PropertyDescriptionDefault
ColorThe color of this connector.Black
Dash StyleThe dash style for the line for this connector (Solid, Dash, Dot, DashDot, DashDotDot, or Custom).Solid
Source End StyleThe source end style for this connector (HollowArrow, EmptyArrow, FilledArrow, EmptyDiamond, FilledDiamond, or None).None
Target End StyleThe target end style for this connector (HollowArrow, EmptyArrow, FilledArrow, EmptyDiamond, FilledDiamond, or None).None
Text ColorThe color that is used for text decorators that are associated with this connector.Black
ThicknessThe thickness of the line for this connector, measured in inches.0.03125
Access ModifierThe level of access of the class (public or internal).Public
Custom AttributesUsed to add attributes to the source code class that is generated from this connector.<none>
Generates Double DerivedIf True, both a base class and a partial class (to support customization through overrides) will be generated. For more information, see Overriding and Extending the Generated Classes.False
Has Custom ConstructorIf True, a custom constructor will be provided in the source code. For more information, see Overriding and Extending the Generated Classes.False
Inheritance ModifierDescribes the kind of inheritance of the source code class that is generated from the connector (none, abstract or sealed).none
Base ConnectorThe base class of this connector.(none)
NameThe name of this connector.Current name
NamespaceThe namespace that is affiliated with this connector.Current namespace
Tooltip TypeHow the tooltip is defined (fixed, variable, or none). If fixed, then the value of the Fixed Tooltip Text property is used as the tooltip; if variable, then the tooltip is defined in custom code.<none>
NotesInformal notes that are associated with this connector.<none>
Routing StyleThe style that is used for routing the connector. A Rectilinear connector makes right-angled turns as required; a Straight connector does not.Rectilinear
Exposed Color As Property

Exposed Dash Style As Property

Exposed Thickness As Property

Exposes Text Color
If True, the user can set the stated property of a shape. To set this, right-click the shape definition and click Add Exposed.False
DescriptionUsed to document the generated designer.<none>
Display NameThe name that will be displayed in the generated designer for this connector.<none>
Fixed Tooltip TextThe text that is used for a fixed tooltip.<none>
Help KeywordThe keyword that is used to index F1 help for this element.<none>

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