Microsoft Visio Label transition arrows in UML Statechart (without square brackets)

I can't figure out how to label a transition (arrow) in a UML Statechart. With most items, I just start typing, but with the transition it says:

Shape protection and/or layer properties prevent complete execution of this command.

I found Format -> Protection and unchecked the "Text" check box, and now I can start typing, but the text just goes away when I finish. What's up with that?

One thing that sort of works is a "Guard expression", but I don't think that's quite what I want. Unlike this MSDN example, it has awkward square brackets around it. Is there any way to get a normal-looking label for transitions?

jtpereyda

Posted 2011-06-17T14:46:23.653

Reputation: 2 079

Answers

Double click on the transition to bring up the transition properties dialogue. Create an Event (the event button), Create a new Event. Back in the UML Transitions Properties dialogue select your new event from the Event: drop down. it'll now show up as a label. Painful isn't it

Greg

Posted 2011-06-17T14:46:23.653

Reputation: 86

To add onto this: when you add an event and click "New..." a Signal Event lets you type whatever you want for the label. Unlike the other events that require you to pick some operation – MattSayar – 2014-12-15T19:44:34.677

Nice! Thanks for the help. Not the easiest way of doing things, but at least it's possible. – jtpereyda – 2011-07-13T19:38:11.603