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Create and edit matrix models

In a model of the Matrix model type, you can represent object connections. You can use existing objects or create new objects. You can conveniently select objects from the entire database.

You can view all existing connections, display only one connection in the matrix model, or add new connections.

In the matrix model, you can place or move objects as required, sort them alphabetically or according to methods, or arrange them hierarchically.

Areas of use

  • Assessment of the degree to which markets are opened up, displayed in a table (business segment matrix)

  • Representation of technical and disciplinary structures and their dependencies

  • Representation of hierarchies

  • Quick and clear management of connections between objects

  • Specify connections easily and efficiently, and create models later using model generation

Create matrix model

You can create a model of the Matrix model type. A matrix model is used to represent connections between objects.

Prerequisite

You have the Designer role.

Procedure. Procedure

  1. Click Application launcher Application launcher > Create model. The dialog opens.

  2. Enter a name.

  3. Press Tab on the keyboard. The cursor jumps to the Model type box.

  4. Enter ma. The list shows all model types that have ma in their name.

  5. Select Matrix model. The Target area displays the database and group names. This is where the new model will be stored.

  6. Click the Group group icon next to the Groups box. The corresponding dialog opens.

  7. If more than one database is provided, select the relevant database.

  8. Navigate to the group where you want to save the model.

  9. Click OK. The Select target group dialog closes.

  10. Check your input.

  11. Click OK. The Create model dialog closes.

The matrix model is newly created in the selected group and opened for editing on a tab.

Create matrix model from new objects

Using models of type Matrix model, you can show existing connections between objects in a table.

Prerequisite

You have the Designer role.

Procedure. Procedure

  1. Open a matrix model.

  2. Double-click in the row or the column header. If no symbols are specified yet, the Add/Remove symbols dialog opens.

    You can also create a matrix from new objects.

  3. Select the object types and click Close.

  4. Click Apply.

  5. Select an object and enter a name.

You have added a new object to the matrix model.

Tip

If symbol types are already specified, click a row or column header, press F2, select the object type using the arrow keys, press Return and enter a name for the object and press Return. Leave the row or column header using the arrow keys and press F2 to add the next object to the matrix.

Create matrix model from existing objects

Using models of type Matrix model, you can show existing connections between objects in a table.

Prerequisite

You have the Designer role.

Procedure. Procedure (quick video)

  1. Open a matrix model.

  2. Click in the rows or the column header.

  3. Click Insert object Insert existing object. The corresponding dialog opens.

  4. Select the object you want to insert.

You have created a matrix model from existing objects. The symbol types are added to your matrix.