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Creating a concurrent state
You can create a Concurrent State on a State Diagram or through a Modeler browser. A new Concurrent State includes two compartments (Sequential States). Define a Concurrent State's incoming and outgoing Transitions on a State Diagram.
To create a concurrent state on a state diagram:
1. On the State Diagram toolbar, click the Concurrent State button.
2. On the State Diagram, click in free space or within a Sequential State.
3. Type the name of the Concurrent State, and then press the Enter key.
4. If you want to create additional compartments (Sequential States) for the Concurrent State:
a. On the State Diagram toolbar, click the Concurrent Compartment button.
b. Click within the Concurrent State for which you want to create a compartment.
c. Type the name of the Concurrent State, and then press the Enter key.
To create a concurrent state in a Modeler browser:
1. Right-click the State Machine or Sequential State that is to own the Concurrent State, point to New, and then click Concurrent State.
2. Type the name of the Concurrent State, and then press the Enter key.
3. If you want to create additional compartments (Sequential States) for the Concurrent State:
a. Right-click the Concurrent State, point to New, and then click Sequential State.
b. Type the name of the Concurrent State, and then press the Enter key.