A Practical Guide to SysML, 2nd Edition

14.3 Allocation Notation

There are several types of notation to represent allocation of one model element to another. The notations used to represent allocation relationships are similar to the graphical and tabular notations used to represent requirements relationships, as described in Chapter 13, Section 13.5. Graphical notations include the direct notation, compartment notation, and callout notation.

When the model elements at both ends of the allocation relationship can be shown on the same diagram, the allocation relationship can be depicted directly, as indicated in Figure 14.2, using the keyword «allocate» on the relationship. Here, the Adjust Focus Motor activity is allocated to the Focus Optimizer, and the arrowhead represents the “allocatedTo” ...