Setting Behaviors for State Actions in UML State Machine Diagram

Set Behaviors Using the Properties Dialog

• Right-Click on the State: In the diagram editor, right-click on the state you want to add behaviors to, and select Properties from the context menu. This opens the Properties dialog for the selected state.
• Switch to the State Tab: In the Properties dialog, navigate to the State tab. Here, you’ll find options to set behaviors for Entry, Do, and Exit actions.
• Choose an Activity:
• Look for the Standard Actions group box within the State tab.
• For each field (Entry, Do, Exit), click the ellipsis button (...) on the right side of the field.
• The Project Tree Picker dialog will open, displaying activities available in your project.
• Assign the Activity:
• In the Project Tree Picker, locate and select the behavior activity you want to assign for each action (Entry, Do, Exit).
• Confirm the selection by clicking OK.
• Confirm and Close:
• Once you’ve assigned the activities, click OK again in the Properties dialog to save your changes.

State Properties - Standard Actions

Set Behaviors Using Drag-and-Drop from the Project Sidebar

• Open the Project Sidebar: Make sure the Project sidebar is visible. This shows the project tree, where you can view and access your created activities.
• Select and Drag the Activity:
• Locate the desired activity in the project tree. (You can also use the search box.)
• Click and drag it from the Project sidebar over to the state on the diagram.
• Choose the Behavior Section (Entry, Do, Exit):
• As you hover the dragged activity over the state, three virtual sections—Entry, Do, and Exit—will appear.
• Move the activity over the appropriate section to assign it as the Entry, Do, or Exit action.
• Drop to Assign:
• Once you’ve positioned the activity over the desired section, release the mouse button to assign the activity to that specific behavior.

Set Activities as Entry/Do/Exit Behavior for a UML State