Deleting messages from sequence diagrams and projects

You can delete messages from sequence diagrams or delete them permanently from all diagrams and models. When you delete a message, you have different results depending on the type of message that you delete.
You must have a sequence diagram open.

To delete a message, in the diagram editor, right-click a message; then click Delete from Diagram or Delete from Model.

Note: When you delete a message, the result differs depending on the type of messages.
  • If you delete a send message from a synchronous message, the corresponding execution specification and return message are also deleted.
  • If you delete a return message from a synchronous message, the corresponding send message and execution specification remain intact.
  • If you delete an asynchronous message, the send message and corresponding execution specification are deleted.
  • If you delete a create message, the lifeline extends vertically to the top of the interaction frame.
  • If you delete a destroy message, the lifeline extends vertically to the bottom of the interaction frame.
Related concepts
Lifelines in sequence diagrams
Messages in sequence diagrams
Related tasks
Creating synchronous or asynchronous messages in sequence diagrams
Adding create or destroy messages to lifelines in sequence diagrams
Moving synchronous messages
Reordering messages
Reconnecting messages
Assigning operations to messages in sequence diagrams
Delaying the receipt of asynchronous messages in sequence diagrams

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