HOPEX Information Architecture > IA Business Layer > Describing Business Information Architecture > Defining a Business Information Area
Defining a Business Information Area
 
Creating a business information area
Creating a Structure Diagram for a Business Information Area
Building Concept Diagrams
Creating a concept diagram of a business information area
The components of a concept diagram
Activating the views window
Adding a concept diagram element
Using the object insert toolbar
Overview of links between objects
Accessing link properties in a concept diagram
Managing the components of a business information area
The components of a business information area
Define the CRUD for the components of a business information area
A business information area is a sub-set of elements of a subject area that reduces the scope of a field. A business information area is described in a concept diagram.
Business information areas can be created with the Business Information Architect profile.
Creating a business information area
To create a business information area in HOPEX Information Architecture :
1. Click the navigation menu then Business Information.
2. In the edit area, click Business Information Area.
3. Display all business information areas.
4. Click New.
The creation window opens.
5. Enter the name of the business information area.
6. Find and connect the owner subject area.
7. Click OK.
Creating a Structure Diagram for a Business Information Area
A structure diagram defines the sub-areas of the business information area and their relationships.
To create the structure diagram of a business information area:
*Right-click on the business information area and select New > Business Information Area Structure Diagram.
The structure diagram associated with the business information area opens in the edit window.
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