[Framework architects] To view or edit a node, cell or additional area's properties, enable the Framework Design Mode, and double-click a node in the framework diagram or a cell or an additional area in the framework matrix.
For more information about enabling the Framework Design Mode, see Designing Framework Diagrams and Matrices.
The General tab contains the following properties:
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Property |
Description |
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Name/Code/Comment |
Identify the object. The name should clearly convey the object's purpose to non-technical users, while the code, which is used for generating code or scripts, may be abbreviated, and should not normally include spaces. You can optionally add a comment to provide more detailed information about the object. By default the code is generated from the name by applying the naming conventions specified in the model options. To decouple name-code synchronization, click to release the = button to the right of the Code field. |
Stereotype |
Extends the semantics of the object. You can enter a stereotype directly in this field, or add stereotypes to the list by specifying them in an extension file. |
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Help file |
Specifies a location for the help file associated with the node and cell. |
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Default folder |
Specifies a default folder for the creation of the node's and cell's documents. |
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Cell location |
[framework matrix only - read-only] [cell] Specifies the name of the column and row for which the cell is the intersection. Click the Properties tool beside Row and Column fields to open their property sheet. [additional area] Specifies the location of the additional area: Left, Top, Right, or Bottom area. |
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Completion status |
Controls the percentage of work completed in the node and cell. Enter a value between 1 and 100 in the box. This value is also displayed in the node's and cell's floating list and a rectangle on the node and cell shows the work progression if you have selected the Completion status display preference. |
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Inactive |
[cell only] Specifies a cell which is not available. |
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Constrain content |
Specifies a node and cell, whose content can only be completed by its defined actions. |
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Composite |
[node only] Specifies whether the node is decomposed into sub-nodes displayed in sub-diagrams. When selected a Sub-Nodes tab is displayed in the property sheet to list these sub-nodes. If you deselect this property, then any sub-nodes that you have created will be deleted. |
Keywords |
Provide a way of loosely grouping objects through tagging. To enter multiple keywords, separate them with commas. |
In addition to the General tab, the framework node and cell property sheet contains the following tabs:
Actions tab – displays a list of actions, in which you can create, edit or delete actions (see Framework Action Properties).
Documents tab – displays a list of documents, in which you can create or add existing documents, and also edit or delete documents (see Attaching a Document to a Framework Node or Cell).