Diagrams, Matrices, and Symbols

Most PowerDesigner models contain diagrams, in which your model objects are represented by symbols. You can add a dependency matrix to any model to show relationships between objects.

• Diagrams
  A diagram is a graphical view of a model or a package. All models and packages have at least one diagram.
• Dependency Matrices
  You can create dependency matrices to review and create links between any kind of objects. You can create an individual matrix from the Browser or define a matrix in a resource file for reuse.
• Symbols
  PowerDesigner provides multiple tools and techniques for manipulating object symbols in your model diagrams.
• Importing and Exporting Model Graphics
  You can import graphics to and export graphics from your PowerDesigner models.