bdd and ibd multi level hierarchy

[max88]

Hi,

For the purposes of our project, we use block definition diagrams and internal block diagrams, I want to map all the inferences of the entire V-model (6 hierachy levels with different connections, ports and details) . So I want to go from system to module to component to hardware to software and so on by clicking on the blocks or properties. If you click right on a bdd you can easily “create a new child diagramm”. So I create a ibd as a chlid diagram of the bdd. Know you see in the bdd a lying 8. But know I want to click on the properties in the ibd and want to get one level deeper for example in the electrical circuit of a part from the module. How does that work? In the ibd it is not possible to “create a new child diagramm” you are only allowed for “new child element”. How can I create a lying 8 for a property in a ibd diagram?

[KP]

You shouldn't be defining the structure of a property, you should define the structure of its property type. Or in SysML terms, Properties don't have IBDs, they are typed by Blocks which have IBDs. This makes sense because you could have many Properties of the same type but you only want to define the structure in one place.

It would be nice to be able to double-click a Property and go to its type's IBD, but it is not possible in EA, unfortunately. Maybe worth a feature request (link below). I think the best you can do is right-click -> Find -> Locate Property Type in Project Browser.