Methods
A method is described by a phase scheduling diagram, but also by links between these phases, by deliverables and resources.
A method represents a series of actions carried out to achieve a goal. A method is described by a series of phases.
A phase is an operational activity that participates in production of the deliverables of the approach. It can be an activity related to production, verification, delivery, etc.
A deliverable is an element produced, modified or used by a phase or method (example:
Creating a method from the navigator
To create a method from the navigator:
1. In the Methodology navigation window, right-click the "Methods" folder and select New > Method.
The "Methods" folder contains all methods included in the repository.
The Creation of Method dialog box appears.
2. Enter the Name of the method.
3. Click OK.
The method is created and added to the list of methods.
Creating a phase in a method
You can create a phase in a method from the navigator:
In the
Methodology navigation window, right-click the method and select
New > Phase.
To create a phase in a method from the phase scheduling diagram:
1. Depending on the type of phase you want to create, click one of the following buttons in the objects toolbar:
Begin 
,
Production 
,
End 
,
Verification,
Delivery or
Milestone.
2. Then click in the diagram work area.
The Creation of Phase dialog box appears.
3. Enter the name of the phase.
4. Click Finish.
Links between phases
In a phase scheduling diagram, you can easily interconnect different phases.
To connect projects:
1. In the insert toolbar, click the reel.
2. Click the first phase and, keeping the mouse button pressed down, draw a line to the second.
Splitting a phase in a scheduling diagram
To split a phase:
1. Select Views > Views and Details.
2. In the dialog box that opens, select the Sub-phase check box, then click OK.
3. Draw a link between two phases.
The Create Link page appears.
It offers a choice between a "Next Phase" link which indicates a sequence between two phases, and a "Sub-Phase" link which indicates splitting.
4. Select the "Sub-Phase" link. A dotted arrow line is displayed between the two phases.
The list of sub-phases of a phase is accessed from the
Details tab of the phase properties dialog box.
Adding a participant to a method
To graphically specify the participants in phase implementation, you can insert participants in the diagram.
To create a participant:
1. Click the System
Participant 
button in the objects toolbar.
The participant appears in the diagram.
2. Click the name "Participant", press key <F2> and change the name of the participant.
To assign a phase to a participant:
Position a phase within the frame of the participant.
The frame of the participant is highlighted.
When positioned, the phase is connected to the participant, which indicates that this participant executes this phase.