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SysMLv2: It is permissible for an «item def» to be specialized by a «part def» using subclassification

Webel: SysMLv2: Modelling OPTION: Links to examples of heavily compartment-oriented views (compare with relationship-oriented views). Often combined with the Symbol Style option to display inherited features. Consider for non-SysMLv2 fluent stakeholders.

GOTCHA: New to SysMLv2? The graphical open-headed arrow SYMBOL and the SysMLv2 code shorthand :> for subclassification (specialization between definition level elements) and subsetting (specialization between usage level elements) are the same!

Webel: SysMLv2: Cameo: Modelling Best Practice: Links to examples of appropriate and effective use of outline colours for special highlighting with specializations and hierarchies. BUT does not always work well if overdone!

Webel Best Practice: SysMLv2: Cameo: TIP: Prefer show EITHER a specialization relationship from a symbol OR show the specialization in the symbol header using Display Styles -> Show Specialization. Prefer NOT show both modes in one View.

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