Refine Dependency   A refine dependency is an abstraction dependency that implies that the client (tail end) is a refinement or more evolved element. This refinement may signify different version of the same element or extensions.

Explanation

A refine dependency is similar to a trace dependency in that it represents two elements that are related by evolution. In the case of the trace this evolution usually indicates different stages in a development, and therefore cuts across models. Elements connected by the refine dependency are usually (but not always) in the same model and represent different evolutionary stages of the same concept.

Related Entries

Dependency  Type of A dependency is a related element because it is the base element for the abstraction relationship. The refine abstraction is a stereotyped abstraction which is a type of dependency. The abstraction stereotyped as refine adds more precision to the less specific or standard dependency relationship.

Abstraction  Base Type An abstraction is a related element because it is the base element for the refine abstraction which is a stereotyped abstraction and a type of dependency. The refine stereotype adds more precision to the less specific or standard abstraction relationship.