Using the Graphic Editors : Working with Charts and Diagrams : Use Case Diagrams : Linking Use Cases to Scenarios

Linking Use Cases to Scenarios

Rational Statemate enables you to link use cases to scenarios that are defined in sequence diagrams. For more information on sequence diagrams, see Sequence Diagrams.

To link a use case to a scenario defined in a sequence diagram:

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Select the Charts tab of the Rational Statemate main window, as shown in the following figure.
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Select Tools > Properties. The Properties window opens, as shown in the following figure.
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In the Use-Case Description field, enter text that explains the use case, for example:

You can request a change in state of the rear defog control system. Once the system has been activated, it automatically times out and turns itself off without any user interaction. The timing function can be modified by vehicle speed and load management.
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To create the mapping between a use case and one or more scenarios, select “... next to the Scenario area. The Scenario List window displays.