Visual paradigm: nested collaborations

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I'm trying to create nested collaboration, just like that: enter image description here

But, in fact, Collaboration 2 isn't sub-node of Collaboration 1: enter image description here

So, say, when I drag first one (bigger), second one stays on its place. I have to select both items (Collaboration 1 and Collaboration 2) and then drag. And similar issues, which are annoying.

I tried many things to get what I need, but it seems impossible. Am I doing/understanding something wrong?

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Mar 18 '13 at 11:27

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It looks like you would like to model something in the old UML 1.x. In UML 2 you should model it with the Composite Structure Diagram instead. More details about drawing the Composite Structure Diagram can be found at

http://linkvp.com/rxwvajog

answered Mar 18 '13 at 11:27

Rain Wong

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Thanks for the answer, but Composite Structure Diagram does not seem to be what I need: this diagram should be completely encapsulated, and other entities should communicate with it using ports. But, in my particular case, I need to communucate directly with classes from collaboration. I already found the solution: I need to use "Model" instead of "Collaboration". I still don't understand why Collaborations couldn't be nested, but Models can, so I'm glad. =) – Dmitry Frank Mar 18 '13 at 12:15

score 0 · Accepted Answer · answered Mar 18 '13 at 12:17

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I found the solution: I need to use Model instead of Collaboration. Models can be nested. No idea why Collaborations couldn't though, but, it's not principal for me, so, problem is solved.

answered Mar 18 '13 at 12:17

Dmitry Frank

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