Change 'Structural' setting for model type

You can decide whether an object symbol in a model represents a basic object or a satellite. Basic objects are mandatory model objects transporting information that is distinctive for the model. Basic objects build the typical structure of a model. Satellites contain additional information.

Prerequisite

Procedure

  1. Click Application launcher Application launcher > Administration Administration. The Configuration Configuration view is shown.

  2. Click Conventions.

  3. Click Model types.Click the entry that you want to change. You cannot modify entries of the Default (not configurable) type. Use the Filter filter to find a list entry.

  4. Click Symbols and decide how objects should be displayed in models of this type. In the Show All view, select at least one object symbol that you want to make available. In contrast to the table you used to assign attributes, here the columns Object type and Symbol are additionally available. You can use these columns to quickly find the required symbols.

  5. Selected items Select an editable symbol and click Configure More.

  6. Click Enable 'Structural' or Disable 'Structural', as required.

  7. Click Apply.

The setting is changed.