Symbol |
Relationship |
Explanation |
Aggregation |
Indicates that an object groups a number of other objects. |
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Association |
Models a relationship between objects that is not covered by another, more specific relationship. |
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Composition |
Indicates that an object is composed of one or more other objects. |
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Flow |
Describes the exchange or transfer of, for example, information or value between processes, function, interactions, and events. |
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Used by |
Models the use of services by processes, functions, or interactions and the access to interfaces by roles, components, or collaborations. Note: The name of this relationship has been changed to 'Serving' in the latest versions of the standard. |
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Realization |
Links a logical entity with a more concrete entity that realizes it. |
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Specialization |
Indicates that an object is a specialization of another object. |
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Triggering |
Describes the temporal or causal relationships between processes, functions, interactions, and events. |
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Influence |
Describes that some architectural element influences achievement or implementation of a motivation element, such as a goal or a principle. |
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Access |
Models the access of behavioral concepts to business or data objects. |
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Assignment |
Links units of behavior with active elements (e.g., roles, components) that perform them, or roles with actors that fulfill them. |
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