A Parameter represents a procedure call. The Parameter specifications defines the information that is transferred between the called Module and the calling Module on a StructureChart.
The properties of a Parameter are:
– Show label (ShowLabel).
Show the name of the connection on the diagram
Initial value is off.
– Condition (Condition).
Check if this is a conditional call.
Initial value is off.
– Iteration (Iteration).
Check if this is a repetitive call (loop).
Initial value is off.
– Call (CallsWith).
A list of references to the information units that are passed as parameters in the call.
Links to: Attribute, DataEntity, DataFlow.
– Show parameters (ShowParameters).
Displays a symbol that indicates that information units are passed as parameter.
Initial value is on.
– Return (Returns).
A reference to the information unit that is returned by the called procedure (Module).
Links to: Attribute, DataEntity, DataFlow.
– Show return value (ShowReturnValue).
Displays a symbol that indicates that a value is returned
Initial value is on.