PrF UG inst entry field symbol
The Symbol Fields
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:
Select the value you want to edit.
Click the View Value (
) button.
An Edit Symbol dialog box will be displayed.
Select the value from the menu.
Click OK.
To add a value:
Click the Create Value (
) button.
A Create Symbol dialog box will be displayed.
Select the value from the menu.
Click OK.
To remove a value:
Select the value(s) you want to remove. You can select multiple values by holding down the Ctrl key.
Click the Remove Value (
) button.
The selected values will be removed.
