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Editing Connectors and Properties
Access
Open a Model Expert Relationship matrix > Select Connector Properties icon.
This shows a list of the relationship types already available to be displayed in the matrix, including directions (if appropriate).
Different relationship types have different colors.
Adding connector types
To add a new connector type to your matrix, select (+) and specify:
Option | Description |
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Connector type | Choose from the drop down list |
Connector stereotype | |
OR | |
MDG | Choose MD and MDG-defined connector type from the drop down lists |
MDG Meta-type | |
Connector Direction | Choose from:
Source/target and target/source relationships are indicated with arrows and bi-directional relationships appear as diamonds in the matrix. Where there are multiple connectors between elements, the matrix shows this with an asterisk. For example: |
Color | Select the color that represents this connector in the matrix cells. |
Hiding Connector types
Select a connector type and remove from the view by clicking X