Creating a concurrent state

UML Modeling Techniques > Dynamic modeling > State diagram items > 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 tab, 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 tab, 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, and select New > 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, and select New > Sequential State.

b. Type the name of the Concurrent State, and then press the Enter key.