Framework matrix properties

Chapter 3 Projects and Framework Matrices

Framework matrix properties

Framework architects can modify a framework matrix properties from its property sheet by enabling the Framework Design Mode (see Designing Framework Matrices), and double-clicking the framework matrix top-left corner.

The General tab contains the following properties.

Property	Description
Name	Specifies the name of the item, which should be clear and meaningful, and should convey the item's purpose for non-technical user's.
Code	Specifies the technical name of the item, which is used for generating scripts.
Comment	Provides descriptive information about the framework matrix.
Stereotype	Sub-classification used to extend the semantics of the framework matrix. You can create stereotypes in the Profile category of the resource file attached to the current project.

In addition to the General tab, the framework matrix property sheet contains the following tabs:

Rows tab – displays a sortable list of rows, in which you can create, edit or delete rows. See Framework matrix column and row properties.
Columns tab – displays a sortable list of columns, in which you can create, edit or delete columns. See Framework matrix column and row properties.
Cells tab – displays a list of cells, which is computed from the intersection of columns and rows or from the creation of additional areas. You can edit cells but you cannot delete them unless you delete the columns or rows to which they belong. See Framework matrix cell and additional area properties.
Additional Areas tab – displays the four additional areas available to the framework matrix. You can create, edit or delete additional areas. See Framework matrix cell and additional area properties.