Interface Objects

Before you can define an interface in your model and access the Interface Designer workspace, you must create an interface object on the main modeling canvas.

Create an interface object

Create an interface object in an audience lane of the main canvas. The interface object contains the interface type and displays it on the main canvas.

  1. In an audience lane, press Enter, or right-click and choose Add Interface from the right click menu.

  2. Enter a Name for the interface and press Enter.

You can enter a description for the interface within the Interface Editor. The description appears when you hover over the interface in the main canvas.

Edit an interface object name

To rename an interface object in your model:

  1. Ensure your cursor has focus on the interface object in the main canvas.

  2. Press the Enter key.

  3. Enter the new Name and press Enter again.

    Or

    Right-click on the interface object and choose Edit Interface from the context menu.

Edit an interface object

Edit an interface object. Change the type of interface, its name, or its description. The description appears in the main model canvas when you hover over the interface object.

  1. Press Shift+Enter or right-click and choose Interface Designer from the context menu.

  2. Make your changes in the Interface Designer canvas.

Delete an interface object

To delete an interface object in your model:

  1. Ensure your cursor has focus on the interface object in the main canvas.

  2. Press the Delete key.

    Or

    Right-click on the interface object and choose Delete Interface from the context menu.

Any links to the interface are also deleted.