Creating matrix layouts

You create a matrix layout to analyze the relationships among model elements.

Procedure

  1. Right‑click a package on the Rational® Rhapsody® browser where you want to add a matrix layout and select Add New > Table\Matrix > Matrix Layout.
    Note: Add New > Table\Matrix is the default menu command structure in the product. It can be changed by users. This topic assumes that all defaults are in place.
  2. In the browser, enter a name for this new matrix design.
    You might want to include the word "layout" in the name to help identify your defined layouts from their generated views.
  3. Double-click the new matrix layout to open its Features window.
  4. On the Cell Element Types tab select only one of the possible element types. Cell element type is the relation type between the "From" and "To" elements to be displayed in matrix cells. In the finished matrix, the elements of that type are displayed down the left side of the matrix view to identify a row of data.
    Features window for matrix layout - Cell Element Types tab
  5. Click Apply to save your selections and keep the Features window open to select the "From" and "To" elements.

Results

You can return to the matrix layout and change the design even after the data has been generated in the matrix view. To redisplay the data in a modified view, use the Refresh icon on the matrix view.


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