Reflexive Relationships
Multiple objects belonging to the same class may have to communicate with one another. This is shown on the class diagram as a reflexive association or aggregation. Role names rather than association names typically are used for reflexive relationships.
CREATING A REFLEXIVE RELATIONSHIP IN RATIONAL ROSE
1. | Select the Association (or Aggregation) icon from the toolbar. |
2. | Click on the class and drag the association (or aggregation) line outside the class. |
3. | Release the mouse button. |
4. | Click and drag the association (or aggregation) line back to the class. |
5. | Enter the role names and multiplicity for each end of the reflexive ... |
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