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Alternative Views of Diagram Content
By default, a diagram always opens in graphical view. Enterprise Architect supports several alternative ways of viewing the content of the diagram after it has been opened. From the graphical view, you can switch the diagram content to display in:
- List view
- Gantt view
- Specification view
- Relation Matrix view or
- Construct view
It is also possible to change the default view on opening of a specific diagram, to List View, Specification View or Gantt View, through the diagram's 'Properties' dialog.
Access
You can switch an open diagram to an alternative view using any of these methods:
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Ribbon |
Design > Diagram > View As > <type> View |
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Context menu |
Right-click on diagram background | Switch View | Switch to <type> View or Right-click on diagram tab | Switch to <type> View In Browser window, right-click on the diagram name | Switch View | Switch to <type> View |
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Properties window |
Diagram > Appearance > Display As : Select <type> from drop down. |
Diagram View Types
View Type |
Description |
See also |
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Graphical View |
The traditional view of a diagram. Model elements are depicted as shapes, with relationships between elements represented as lines drawn between the elements. New elements and connectors can be created by dragging the appropriate type from the diagram toolbox onto the diagram. |
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List View |
The Diagram List is a tabular, editable view of elements in a selected diagram. It can be used to streamline the process of creating and updating elements in a diagram. |
Diagram List |
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Gantt View |
The Gantt view presents the elements of the selected diagram, in the form of a Gantt Chart. This allows you to review the allocation of work to elements in just the selected diagram, focusing on either the elements that require work or the resources required to perform the work. |
The Project Gantt View |
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Specification View |
The Specification View displays the contents of the selected diagram, in the form of a document. It is ideal for creating and updating Requirements elements, or any elements that involve extended textual descriptions. |
The Specification Manager |
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Relation Matrix View |
The Relation Matrix view is a grid that identifies the relationships between the diagram elements. There is both a row and a column corresponding to each diagram element - the cell at the intersection of a row and a column shows the relationship details between the corresponding diagram elements. This view provides a means to quickly find elements that are not yet connected to other elements, such as Requirements that are not yet realized. You can also create new relationships directly in the matrix. |
Diagram Relation Matrix |
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Construct View |
The Construct View is an aid to Project Management, that facilitates easy review of the Resources and Maintenance items associated with elements appearing on the selected diagram. You can filter the view to show resources, or a single category or all categories of Maintenance items. |
The Construct View |
Learn more
- Diagram View (check Inline Specification)
- Configure Diagram Display