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Specifying a classifier for an instance
You can specify a classifier for an instance through the Packages pane or through the Instance's Property Pages.
To specify a classifier for an instance through the property pages:
1. Open the Instance's Property Pages.
2. Click the Type tab.
3. Click the Select button.
4. Select the Class, Data Type, Interface or Signal that you want to use as a classifier for the Instance, and then click OK.
To specify a classifier for an instance through the packages pane:
1. In Packages pane, locate the Instance and the Class, Data Type, Interface or Signal that you want to use as a classifier.
2. Drag the Class, Data Type, Interface or Signal to the Instance.
To create a new classifier for an instance:
1. Open the Instance's Property Pages.
2. Click the Type tab.
3. Click the New button.
Modeler creates a new Class that is used as the Instance's classifier. The Class is created in the Package that owns the Instance.