Diagrams with callapsable elements

[Eamonn John Casey]

Had a question from one of Our architects and thought that would be a good feature.

Instead of using Composite Diagrams og Diagram Filter feature it would be useful to collapse and expand (+/-) parts of the diagram.

For example - if one element was a composite of 10 elements you could use the + / - to show / hide the complexity. Maybe something like Add Related Elements but visual and maybe some sort of filter. Might not be necessary to place the elements on the diagram and fool around with drawing it nicely.

[qwerty]

Basically I mimic that with composite elements (and their diagrams inside). Doing that life on a diagram would b tricky since expanding and collapsing elements would move connectors and with a few of them you just get a mess in a moment.

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[Eve]

Yes, it would be nice.

Exactly how it would work, particularly regarding other elements on the diagram is where it becomes difficult.

[Eamonn John Casey]

Simon - I was thinking the same. Moving and repositioning elements and Connectors dynamically would be too complex.
That is why I would suggest a pop-up window style instead. Maybe you would model a Composite Diagram and EA would show that in a pop-up window without having to open the composite diagram and moving the architects focus from the main diagram.