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Guideline (Beginner,Layout) Do not draw SR model elements outside the boundaries of the corresponding actors. Open Version
Discussion: If Intentional elements, such as Goals and Softgoals of Actors are meant to by Goals and Softgoals of an Actor, they should be drawn inside the boundaries of the Actors. Intentional elements are extended between Actors only via Dependency Links. Figure 1 depicts a correct i* notation of the internal elements, while Figure 2 depicts an incorrect example.


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