Using SoftBench Class Graph/Editor

Using SoftBench Class Graph/Editor in Your Work

Using SoftBench Class Graph/Editor in Your Work

SoftBench Class Graph/Editor has several basic operations that you can apply to different use models. You can:

•View and modify your existing C++ class hierarchy. The SoftBench Class Graph/Editor graph in SoftBench Static Analyzer gives you many ways to examine the structure of your C++ program.

•Create new C++ components (classes, instances, member functions, data members, and inheritance relationships).

•Delete existing C++ components. You can delete any C++ component displayed in the SoftBench Class Graph/Editor, even if you did not create it using SoftBench Class Graph/Editor.

•Modify existing C++ components. You can change the name, type, parameters, accessibility (public, private, protected) and other declarations (virtual, static, const) for any component. You can change the definition of any component that supports definitions. If you change a class or member name, SoftBench Class Graph/Editor changes all references to that identifier.

Viewing the Existing Class Hierarchy

SoftBench Class Graph/Editor is implemented as one of the Static Graphs. You can view your complete class hierarchy by entering SoftBench Class Graph/Editor in SoftBench Static Analyzer and choosing "Graph: Class Graph/Editor → All Classes".

You can view any subset of your class hierarchy by entering a class of interest in the "Symbol ()" input box and selecting Display. SoftBench Class Graph/Editor displays the requested class. By default, it also displays the immediate base and derived classes of the class. (You can change these defaults by choosing "Options: Queries On New Nodes…".) You can add other classes as needed, or select classes and press the right mouse button to display other information.

Select a class and hold down the right mouse button to display a popup menu of choices. Choose "Show →" to display various information about the class, including its data members and member functions.

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