SYSML16 — Callout notation for port-specific types and initial values

The specification allows property-specific types and property-specific initial values. Ports are just a special kind of property. Thus it would be possible to model port-specific types and values. The only problem is, that it is not possible to show the specifics of these types or the initial values within an internal block diagram, as would be the case for a property.

Suggested addition to the spec

• property-specific types and initial values also apply to ports [would not be forbidden now, but just to clarify this point]
• A callout notation can be used in an ibd for ports with a port-specific type or initial value. It shows the same information as the compartments for properties.
• Table 8.3: Example for call-out notation

Maybe this notation could also be used on block definition diagrams, and in this case for properties as well. Then there should be a sentence in chapter 8.1.1.1 and an example in Table 8.2.

Defer

Postponed to the next RTF