For automation interface information about the Default property (Default Value attribute or Default Value association through the automation interface), see the automation interface topic for a Formal Template Parameter in the Related Topics.

This property specifies the default value of a Formal Template Parameter. If an Actual value is not specified for an associated Actual Template Parameter, the default value is used.

If the Parameter Type of the Formal Template Parameter is set to Object, the Default property references an item in the Model.

If the Parameter Type of the Formal Template Parameter is set to String, the Default property is a string.

By default, the Default box is blank.

This property is set on the Options tab of a Formal Template Parameter's Property Pages.

The following section provides information about the items and diagrams for which Default is a property. For more information about an item or diagram, click it.