Create a connection to a new satellite

Use the Connected objects tab to create a new connection from the selected structurally relevant object to a new satellite. The following procedure shows an example of how satellite modeling works. Note that the specified items and names are only examples.

Procedure

  1. Select an object in the model, for example, a function.
  2. Click Properties Properties. The Properties bar opens.
  3. Click the Connected objects tab. The grouped connections are displayed, for example RA(S)CI, which you can use to model responsibilities.
  4. Click the Display connectionright arrow of RA(S)CI to display the connections.
  5. Move the mouse pointer over the connection Informed. The Insert Create button is displayed.
  6. Click Insert Create. The organizational elements are displayed.

    Satellite modeling

  7. Click Role. The object is inserted and you can enter a name.
  8. Enter Head of department and click Create.

    Object connected

The connection between the selected item and the object is created. The connected satellite is not displayed in the model. The advantage is that the additional information from the satellite is assigned to the function without changing the model layout. You also have the option to display the satellite in the model, if required.

See also

Satellite modeling