Using Libraries from other Model Files

You can make it explicit that you will be using libraries from other OpenDDS model files by dragging those libraries from the Project Explorer view to the main diagram canvas. These shortcuts will have an arrow attached to them indicating they are aliases to elements in other files.

For example, in the figure below, the ReliabilityPolicies library from the Policies.opendds file is shown as a shortcut on the main diagram. The policies from this library will then be available to select from when referencing shared policies.

Library shortcut on main diagram

Multiple packages (e.g. the four "Model Policies" shown in the above figure) may be displayed. This is harmless and any one of the packages can be used.