Creating a Framework Matrix

Framework architects can create a framework matrix to guide their modeling teams through building a project. You can specify actions for each cell in the framework matrix that control what kind of document (model, diagram, model objects list etc.) must be attached to them.

1. Right-click a project in the Browser, and select New > Framework Matrix Diagram to open the framework matrix property sheet, or right-click the background of any project diagram, and select Diagram > New Diagram > Framework Matrix, or select View > Diagram > New Diagram > Framework Matrix.
   Note: You can create only one framework matrix per project.
2. Enter a name for the framework matrix on the General tab (see Framework Matrix Properties).
3. Click the Columns tab, and create an appropriate number of framework matrix columns, entering a name for each.
4. Click the Rows tab, and create an appropriate number of framework matrix rows, entering a name for each.
5. [optional] Click the Additional Areas tab, and create an appropriate number of additional areas, which will be displayed outside the main matrix grid, entering a name for each.
6. Click OK to close the property sheet and create your framework matrix.
7. Create actions for each cell to specify the types of documents that your modelers can attach to the cell (see Specifying Framework Node and Cell Actions).
8. [optional] Select File > Save As Template to open the New Template Wizard, and convert the project containing your framework matrix into a template to allow it to be reused as the basis for future projects (see Project and Framework Templates).