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When an instance is created for a class with a slot of Value Type Symbol, the entry field corresponding to the slot is a Symbol entry field. It takes values from the list of symbols created for the slot.

Single Cardinality

The entry field corresponding to a slot of value type Symbol with Cardinality Single can contain a single value. It appears as a drop-down list:

• To create the value of the slot, click on the list and double-click to select your choice.

• To change the value of the slot, make a different choice from the list.

• To remove the value of the slot, select the blank value at the top of the list.

Multiple Cardinality

The entry field corresponding to a slot of value type Symbol with Cardinality Multiple shows a display list with three buttons. This field takes a list of symbol values. If the at most value is set in the Cardinality field for the slot, there is a limit on the number of values you can enter.

To edit a pre-existing value:

1. Select the value you want to edit.

2. Click the View Value button. An Edit Symbol dialog box will be displayed.

3. Select the value from the menu.

4. Click OK.

To add a value:

1. Click the Create Value button. A Create Symbol dialog box will be displayed.

2. Select the value from the menu.

3. Click OK.

To remove a value:

1. Select the value(s) you want to remove. You can select multiple values by holding down the Ctrl key.

2. Click the Remove Value button. The selected values will be removed.