Describing Concept Type Variations
Certain concept types are versions of other concept types; they are characterized by the same concept type components.
This relationship is described by a Variation.
A variation describes how a concept can be varied under another form. The variant is an object similar to the varied object, but with properties or relationships that may differ.
For more details on variations and substitutions, see the HOPEX Common Features guide, "Handling Repository Objects", "Object Variations".Accessing concept type variations
To access concept type variations
1. Open the concept type properties dialog box.
2. Select the Super-Type tab.
The list of variations associated with the concept appears.
Creating a concept type variation from a concept domain
To specify, from a concept domain diagram, that a concept type inherits characteristics defined for another concept type:
1. In the insert toolbar, click the Link button.
2. Click the concept type to be varied and drag the cursor to the new concept before releasing the mouse button.
3. Specify the Name and click Add.
A directional link from the concept type to be varied to the root concept type appears.
The variation is represented by a link, but it is in fact a HOPEX object.