In matrix models, only the definition level is visualized for connections. This means that matrix models do not contain occurrences of connections, only of objects.
The Filter wizard also shows connections that have no occurrences in models of the method filter. However, you can enable those connections so that they can be selected in matrix models. The advantage is that you can use them in matrix models even if the corresponding models are not available in the method filter.
In general, check marks indicate existing connections between objects in the matrix model. An asterisk indicates that there is more than one connection between two objects. The following display options are also available:
Indication of the direction of the connection
In the matrix model, a small arrow indicates the direction of a connection.
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Indicates the direction from an icon placed in the column header to an icon placed in the row header. |
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Indicates the direction from an icon placed in the row header to an icon placed in the column header. |
Indication of abbreviations
If an abbreviation is defined, this abbreviation is displayed instead of the check mark.