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.
Besides being able to view existing connections, you can also create new connections between objects.
Procedure
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You can open models in different ways.
Prerequisite
You have the ARIS Connect Designer license privilege.
The type of the model is allowed by the method filter in use.
Procedure
If you are authorized to use multiple databases, select the database containing the contents you want to access.
Click Groups in the Classic or Processes in the Default configuration set.
Select the group or process area containing the required model. The content of the selected group or process area is listed.
Click the name of the relevant model.
Click Matrix if this display is not enabled yet. The matrix is displayed.
Click Edit >
Edit model.
Click Home.
Click Application launcher >
Models and objects.
In the database, select the group containing the relevant model. The content of the selected group is listed.
Click the name of the model you want to open.
Click Application launcher >
Models and objects. The Models and objects view in the repository is opened.
In the database, select the group containing the relevant model. The content of the selected group is listed.
Click the name of the model you want to open.
If you are authorized to use multiple databases, select the database containing the contents you want to access.
Click the Search field and enter a term that is included in the model name. The search results list
all models that have the term in their name.
In the Models category, click the name of the model you want to open.
If you are authorized to use multiple databases, select the database containing the contents you want to access.
Click Recent changes in the Home area. All models are listed that have recently been changed or created.
Click the name of the model you want to open. Depending on the active configuration set, the Groups or Process area opens and the model is activated.
Click Matrix if this display is not enabled yet. The matrix is displayed.
Click Edit >
Edit model.
The matrix model opens in a separate tab.
Select a matrix cell between two objects.
Click Create connections. If several connections are possible, the Create connection dialog opens.
Click the connection you want to create, and click OK.
To add a connection that is not displayed, click Add connection types. The corresponding dialog opens.
If multiple connections are defined between objects, this is indicated by an asterisk in the cell in the matrix model. In a matrix model, connections are created at definition level only.
You have created a connection between objects in a matrix model.
Tip
Double-click a matrix cell to open the Create Connection dialog.
You can draw connections between objects with the keyboard if you have defined abbreviations for these connections.
Procedure
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You can open models in different ways.
Prerequisite
You have the ARIS Connect Designer license privilege.
The type of the model is allowed by the method filter in use.
Procedure
If you are authorized to use multiple databases, select the database containing the contents you want to access.
Click Groups in the Classic or Processes in the Default configuration set.
Select the group or process area containing the required model. The content of the selected group or process area is listed.
Click the name of the relevant model.
Click Matrix if this display is not enabled yet. The matrix is displayed.
Click Edit >
Edit model.
Click Home.
Click Application launcher >
Models and objects.
In the database, select the group containing the relevant model. The content of the selected group is listed.
Click the name of the model you want to open.
Click Application launcher >
Models and objects. The Models and objects view in the repository is opened.
In the database, select the group containing the relevant model. The content of the selected group is listed.
Click the name of the model you want to open.
If you are authorized to use multiple databases, select the database containing the contents you want to access.
Click the Search field and enter a term that is included in the model name. The search results list
all models that have the term in their name.
In the Models category, click the name of the model you want to open.
If you are authorized to use multiple databases, select the database containing the contents you want to access.
Click Recent changes in the Home area. All models are listed that have recently been changed or created.
Click the name of the model you want to open. Depending on the active configuration set, the Groups or Process area opens and the model is activated.
Click Matrix if this display is not enabled yet. The matrix is displayed.
Click Edit >
Edit model.
The matrix model opens in a separate tab.
Click in a cell in your matrix model.
In the cells where you want to create connections, enter the abbreviation for the required connection.
If there are several possible connections with the same abbreviation, the Create connections dialog opens. Enable the relevant connections and click OK.
The connections that correspond to the abbreviation are created in your matrix model. In a matrix model, connections are created at definition level only.
Tip
If abbreviations are specified for the connections, you can move in the matrix model using the arrow keys and create connections using only the keyboard.
For a better overview, you can hide connections.
Prerequisite
You have modeled at least one object in the column and in the row header.
Procedure
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You can open models in different ways.
Prerequisite
You have the ARIS Connect Designer license privilege.
The type of the model is allowed by the method filter in use.
Procedure
If you are authorized to use multiple databases, select the database containing the contents you want to access.
Click Groups in the Classic or Processes in the Default configuration set.
Select the group or process area containing the required model. The content of the selected group or process area is listed.
Click the name of the relevant model.
Click Matrix if this display is not enabled yet. The matrix is displayed.
Click Edit >
Edit model.
Click Home.
Click Application launcher >
Models and objects.
In the database, select the group containing the relevant model. The content of the selected group is listed.
Click the name of the model you want to open.
Click Application launcher >
Models and objects. The Models and objects view in the repository is opened.
In the database, select the group containing the relevant model. The content of the selected group is listed.
Click the name of the model you want to open.
If you are authorized to use multiple databases, select the database containing the contents you want to access.
Click the Search field and enter a term that is included in the model name. The search results list
all models that have the term in their name.
In the Models category, click the name of the model you want to open.
If you are authorized to use multiple databases, select the database containing the contents you want to access.
Click Recent changes in the Home area. All models are listed that have recently been changed or created.
Click the name of the model you want to open. Depending on the active configuration set, the Groups or Process area opens and the model is activated.
Click Matrix if this display is not enabled yet. The matrix is displayed.
Click Edit >
Edit model.
The matrix model opens in a separate tab.
Click Display symbols and connections >
Display connections. The corresponding dialog opens.
Enter the first characters in the Enter text to filter field to reduce the amount of connection types displayed.
Move the mouse cursor over the connection types where the Show connection in menu icon is displayed.
Click Show connection in menu to remove the connection type from the list.
Click Apply.
The connections are no longer displayed in the matrix model. These settings are saved when you close the matrix model. When it is opened again, these settings are active. You can show these connections again.
You can delete connections in the matrix model.
Prerequisite
The connection you want to delete must not have any occurrences in models.
Procedure
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You can open models in different ways.
Prerequisite
You have the ARIS Connect Designer license privilege.
The type of the model is allowed by the method filter in use.
Procedure
If you are authorized to use multiple databases, select the database containing the contents you want to access.
Click Groups in the Classic or Processes in the Default configuration set.
Select the group or process area containing the required model. The content of the selected group or process area is listed.
Click the name of the relevant model.
Click Matrix if this display is not enabled yet. The matrix is displayed.
Click Edit >
Edit model.
Click Home.
Click Application launcher >
Models and objects.
In the database, select the group containing the relevant model. The content of the selected group is listed.
Click the name of the model you want to open.
Click Application launcher >
Models and objects. The Models and objects view in the repository is opened.
In the database, select the group containing the relevant model. The content of the selected group is listed.
Click the name of the model you want to open.
If you are authorized to use multiple databases, select the database containing the contents you want to access.
Click the Search field and enter a term that is included in the model name. The search results list
all models that have the term in their name.
In the Models category, click the name of the model you want to open.
If you are authorized to use multiple databases, select the database containing the contents you want to access.
Click Recent changes in the Home area. All models are listed that have recently been changed or created.
Click the name of the model you want to open. Depending on the active configuration set, the Groups or Process area opens and the model is activated.
Click Matrix if this display is not enabled yet. The matrix is displayed.
Click Edit >
Edit model.
The matrix model opens in a separate tab.
Click the relevant cells in the matrix model and click Delete or click the Backspace key. All connections except those that are used in other models are deleted.
The connections are deleted.
You can delete connections in the matrix model.
Prerequisite
The connection you want to delete must not have any occurrences in models.
Procedure
.
You can open models in different ways.
Prerequisite
You have the ARIS Connect Designer license privilege.
The type of the model is allowed by the method filter in use.
Procedure
If you are authorized to use multiple databases, select the database containing the contents you want to access.
Click Groups in the Classic or Processes in the Default configuration set.
Select the group or process area containing the required model. The content of the selected group or process area is listed.
Click the name of the relevant model.
Click Matrix if this display is not enabled yet. The matrix is displayed.
Click Edit >
Edit model.
Click Home.
Click Application launcher >
Models and objects.
In the database, select the group containing the relevant model. The content of the selected group is listed.
Click the name of the model you want to open.
Click Application launcher >
Models and objects. The Models and objects view in the repository is opened.
In the database, select the group containing the relevant model. The content of the selected group is listed.
Click the name of the model you want to open.
If you are authorized to use multiple databases, select the database containing the contents you want to access.
Click the Search field and enter a term that is included in the model name. The search results list
all models that have the term in their name.
In the Models category, click the name of the model you want to open.
If you are authorized to use multiple databases, select the database containing the contents you want to access.
Click Recent changes in the Home area. All models are listed that have recently been changed or created.
Click the name of the model you want to open. Depending on the active configuration set, the Groups or Process area opens and the model is activated.
Click Matrix if this display is not enabled yet. The matrix is displayed.
Click Edit >
Edit model.
The matrix model opens in a separate tab.
Click if the inspector panel is not enabled yet.
Click the relevant cell in the matrix model.
In the inspector panel, select the connection to be deleted and click Delete. The specific connection is deleted.
You can use the filter to reduce the number of connections displayed. If you have entered a filter and change the selection, the filter is reset.
The connection is deleted.
You can delete all connections except those that are used in other models.