The Matrix View
The matrix view is intended to provide a simple overview of the connections of the elements within a submodel. The rows of the matrix contain elements of one type. The columns of the matrix contain elements of a second type, which can be connected to the type of elements of the rows. If a connection exists, it is displayed as a colored box in the matrix.
Fig.: Example for the matrix view
Three sections are displayed at the bottom of the window. These are:
- Selection - to select the rows and column element types of the matrix. First select a type for the row elements. Then only those types are displayed for the columns that are connectable to the selected element type for the rows.
- Connection type - after selecting the row and column element types, the possible connection types and their color coding are displayed here..
- Position - if you move the mouse cursor over the matrix, you can read at this position over the connection of which elements the mouse cursor is currently located.
To insert a new connection between two elements, move the mouse pointer into the matrix cell that connects the two elements and right-click in that field. A context menu appears with which you can specify the type of connection (forwards/backwards and interpreted/interpreted not).