Describing functionalities with HOPEX IT Architecture
A functionality is a capability expected from an equipment item (hardware or software) to ensure the operation of a business function or an organization. If it is a software functionality, it can be provided by an application.To access the list of functionalities using the Logical Application Architecture navigation pane:
Select Logical Application Architecture Inventories > Functionalities in the navigation menu.The list of functionalities appears in the edit area.
The Characteristics property page of the functionality provides access to:
• its Owner, by default during creation of the functionality, the current enterprise.
• its Name,
• the text of its Description.
• the Desired Application Effects:
For more information on the effects of expected functionalities, see Creating a Functionality Diagram with HOPEX IT Architecture.Creating a Functionality Diagram with HOPEX IT Architecture
To create a functionality diagram:
Right-click the functionality that interests you and click New > Functionality diagram.The diagram opens in the edit area. The frame of the functionality described appears in the diagram.
To create a functionality in a diagram, see "Creating a functionality component in a functionality map diagram", page 50.
To define the dependencies of sub-functionalities, see "Defining Functionality dependencies", page 51