Inserting Generalization Relation

You can insert a generalization relation between actors or use cases. It illustrates that one element called the child inherits the behavior and relationships of another element called the parent.

Before you begin: Create a use case diagram view containing two actors.

This scenario shows how to define a generalization relation between two actors. The steps remain the same for use cases.

Select the child actor.
From the Use Case Diagram section of the action bar, click Generalization Creation .
A connection with one end linked with the actors appears and follows your pointer.
Select the parent actor.
The generalization relation is created. The arrow points toward the parent actor.