Describing functionalities with HOPEX IT Architecture
A functionality is a service required to perform a work. This functionality is generally necessary within an activity in order to execute a specific operation. If it is a software functionality, it can be provided by an application.The Characteristics properties page of a functionality provides access to:
• its Owner, by default during creation of the functionality, the current enterprise.
• its Name,
• the text of its Description.
• its Desired capability effect.
For more information on the desired capbility effects, see Creating a Functionality Diagram with HOPEX IT Architecture.Creating a Functionality Diagram with HOPEX IT Architecture
The Functionality Decomposition Tree is a diagram that describes the tree structure of a functionality. Focusing on a particular functionality, this type of diagram enables summary representation of functionality breakdown into sub-functionalities.
To create a functionality diagram:
1. Right-click the functionality that interests you and select Create Diagram.
2. Select Functionality Diagram.
The diagram opens in the edit area. The frame of the functionality described appears in the diagram.
To create a functionality from a functionality diagram, see Creating a functionality component in a functionality map diagram..
To define the dependencies of sub-functionalities, see Defining Functionality dependencies.