Matrices
Matrices allow you to view the links between objects in the repository. The interest is to see how the two object types interact and to analyze impacts of a modification between two concepts.
In the Enterprise Architect desktop, the Documentation navigation window allows display of available matrices.
Matrices generated by HOPEX can be exported to Excel.Accessing Matrices
To access matrices from the Enterprise Architect desktop:
Click the navigation menu, then Repository > Documentation.The HOPEX solutions offer in standard mode matrices to help you view and modify links between objects in the repository.
To access these matrices please refer to the relevant documentation.Specifying Matrix Content
To specify the content (called rows and columns) of a matrix:
1. See Accessing Matrices.
2. In the matrix window, select Add Row.
The Query dialog box opens for selection of a target object.
3. Select the target and click Find.
4. Select all the objects displayed and click OK.
The rows of the matrix are entered.
5. Repeat the procedure for columns (Add Column).
The titles of rows and columns are defined in the matrix.