This feature maintains consistency for operations in interfaces and their implementing classes.
For example, when a Class is set to implement an interface, the operations defined by the interface can be automatically created in the class. Similarly, should the name of a method change in the interface, all the redefined methods in its child classes are updated.
| Model change on interface | Automated behavior on inheriting classes |
|---|---|
New method |
Create a redefined new method with the same signature |
Rename method |
Rename the redefined method |
Change method signature |
Update the redefined method |
Delete method |
Keep the redefined method but remove the redefinition link and the override annotation |
Enabling/Disabling the automatic interface implementation feature
The automatic interface implementation feature can be enabled or disabled in the automation parameters.
Launching the update manually
The automatic interface implementation can also be launched manually on model elements which is particularly useful when you have globally disabled the automatic interface implementation feature but you still want to punctually benefit from the feature.
From a selected Interface:
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Open the contextual menu
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Launch the
Update classes implementing this interface command
From a selected Class implementing an Interface:
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Open the contextual menu
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Launch the
Update from implemented interface command