Using High Level Operational Concepts diagrams
An Arbitrary Connector is a link between the two Concept Roles, represented in the form of a stroke.Creating a High Level Operational Concept diagram
To create a High Level Operational Concept diagram with HOPEX UAF:
1. Select Operational > Taxonomy navigation menu.
The list of High Level Operational Concepts is displayed.
2. Select the High Level Operational Concept that interests you and click Create Diagram.
A dialog box opens.
3. Select Create a High Level Operational Concept diagram.
The diagram appears.
To insert a Concept Role or a Arbitrary Connector in a High Level Operational Concept diagram, see “Using diagrams” chapter in HOPEX Common Features guide.Upload an existing picture in a High Level Operational Concept diagram
You can upload a png or jpg file in a High Level Operational Concept diagram and adding then other objects in your diagram.
To upload a png or jpg file in a High Level Operational Concept diagram with HOPEX UAF:
1. Select Operational > Taxonomy navigation menu.
The list of High Level Operational Concepts is displayed.
2. Select the High Level Operational Concept that interests you and click Create Diagram.
A dialog box opens.
3. Select Upload image.
A dialog box opens to specify the file you want to upload.
4. Specify the file and click Create High Level Operational Concept.
The diagram opens and the picture is inserted.
To insert a Concept Role or a Arbitrary Connector in a High Level Operational Concept diagram, see “Using diagrams” chapter in HOPEX Common Features guide.Connecting a Concept Role with a repository object
If a Concept Role represents an object already created in the repository, you can connect the Concept Role to the architecture element.
To do this:
1. Open the Characteristics page of the Concept Role.
2. Click the arrow at the far right of the Represented Object field and select Connect.
3. In the connecting information window, select the type of object you want to connect, then select the adequate object from the referential.
The Concept Role appears in the form of the object type selected.
4. (Optional) In the Appearance section, uncheck the box Use represented object representation.
The Concept Role reappears in the form of the object type selected.
If need be, you can connect another shape to the Concept Role.No check is made between the chosen shape and the type of the architectural element.