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Jen at 17:57, 22 October 2025

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	Paths can be shown/hidden using the [[File:Diagram path eye.png\|border]] icon. By using the show/hide eye icon repeatedly, the View paths will randomly change colors for convenience.		Paths can be shown/hidden using the [[File:Diagram path eye.png\|border]] icon. By using the show/hide eye icon repeatedly, the View paths will randomly change colors for convenience.

			[[Category:UserGuide\|0020_Diagram]]

Nathalie at 14:49, 9 July 2024

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	== Diagram interface overview ==		== Diagram interface overview ==
	=== Interface overview ===		=== Interface overview ===
	[[File:Diagram overview.jpg\|~~none~~\|~~thumb~~]]		[[File:Diagram overview.jpg\|1000px\|border]]

	The Diagram interface is composed of 5 parts:		The Diagram interface is composed of 5 parts:
	# Main top menu for the most used features of diagrams		# Main top menu for the most used features of diagrams
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	=== General menu actions ===		=== General menu actions ===
	[[File:Diagram top menu3.png\|~~none\|thumb~~]]		[[File:Diagram top menu3.png\|border]]

	The first set of actions in the menu allows:		The first set of actions in the menu allows:
	* Clear Diagram: Removes all objects from the canvas		* Clear Diagram: Removes all objects from the canvas
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	=== Interface modes ===		=== Interface modes ===
	[[File:Connector visibility2.png\|~~none\|thumb~~]]		[[File:Connector visibility2.png\|border]]

	A diagram can be used in one of two modes (1) Modeling (2) Projection:		A diagram can be used in one of two modes (1) Modeling (2) Projection:

	'''Modeling mode'''		'''Modeling mode'''
	[[File:Diagram mode modeling.png\|~~none~~\|~~thumb~~]]
			[[File:Diagram mode modeling.png\|1000px\|border]]

	This is the standard entity diagramming mode that allows for the editing of entities and associations. This includes the creation of composition and association relationships.		This is the standard entity diagramming mode that allows for the editing of entities and associations. This includes the creation of composition and association relationships.

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	'''Projection mode'''		'''Projection mode'''
	[[File:Diagram model projection.png\|~~none~~\|~~thumb~~]]
			[[File:Diagram model projection.png\|1000px\|border]]

	This mode is specifically designed for the creation and editing of Views. This includes the creation, editing and displaying of the semantic projection paths making up that View.		This mode is specifically designed for the creation and editing of Views. This includes the creation, editing and displaying of the semantic projection paths making up that View.

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	* From the stencil panel: Dragging an object from the stencil panel will create new entities, associations, and views. These elements are not committed to any model, but can be found in the NavTree under the UncommittedEntities package.		* From the stencil panel: Dragging an object from the stencil panel will create new entities, associations, and views. These elements are not committed to any model, but can be found in the NavTree under the UncommittedEntities package.
	* From the NavTree: Dragging an existing object from the Navtree will add those objects to the diagram canvas where they can be directly edited and saved within the diagram.		* From the NavTree: Dragging an existing object from the Navtree will add those objects to the diagram canvas where they can be directly edited and saved within the diagram.
	~~[[File:Diagram create composition.png\|thumb\|none]]~~

	To create a composition, click and drag the icon to another object.		To create a composition, click and drag the [[File:Diagram create composition.png\|border]] icon to another object.

	[[File:Diagram create association.png\|~~thumb\|none~~]]		To create an association, click and drag the [[File:Diagram create association.png\|border]] icon to another object.

	~~To create an association, click and drag the~~ icon to another object.

	''Note: An Association must have at least 2 connections to be valid.''		''Note: An Association must have at least 2 connections to be valid.''
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	\|This will open the Usage side panel and display the node's referencers and referencees.		\|This will open the Usage side panel and display the node's referencers and referencees.
	\|}		\|}
	[[File:Diagram description.png\|~~none\|thumb~~]]		[[File:Diagram description.png\|border]]

	When hovering over an entity, a tooltip displays its description.		When hovering over an entity, a tooltip displays its description.

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	== Diagram management ==		== Diagram management ==
	[[File:Diagram management2.png\|~~none\|thumb~~]]		[[File:Diagram management2.png\|border]]

	There are 5 actions that can be performed on a diagram:		There are 5 actions that can be performed on a diagram:

	* Load: Allows the loading of a saved diagram and also the ability to delete saved diagrams.		* Load: Allows the loading of a saved diagram and also the ability to delete saved diagrams.
	* Save: Saves the current diagram. Everything that is displayed on the diagram (committed entities, uncommitted entities, connections, drawings...) will be saved in the diagram.		* Save: Saves the current diagram. Everything that is displayed on the diagram (committed entities, uncommitted entities, connections, drawings...) will be saved in the diagram.
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	'''Load Diagram'''		'''Load Diagram'''
	[[File:Load diagram.png\|~~none\|thumb~~]]
			[[File:Load diagram.png\|border]]

	In the NavTree, double click the diagram node to load the diagram.		In the NavTree, double click the diagram node to load the diagram.
	== Committed and uncommitted entities ==		== Committed and uncommitted entities ==
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	''Note: If uncommitted entity is not saved in a diagram or committed, when the diagram page is refreshed, they are lost.''		''Note: If uncommitted entity is not saved in a diagram or committed, when the diagram page is refreshed, they are lost.''
	[[File:Uncommitted entities.png\|~~none\|thumb~~]]
			[[File:Uncommitted entities.png\|border]]

	An uncommitted entity can be reused in all the diagrams that the user has open, but in order to be used within a View path, they must be committed first.		An uncommitted entity can be reused in all the diagrams that the user has open, but in order to be used within a View path, they must be committed first.

	=== Commit entities ===		=== Commit entities ===
	When an entity is created or updated from the diagram, the changes are not stored in any model until the user commits them.		When an entity is created or updated from the diagram, the changes are not stored in any model until the user commits them.
	[[File:Diagram commit.png\|~~none\|thumb~~]]
			[[File:Diagram commit.png\|border]]

	When the user clicks the "Commit" button, a dialog appears listing all the entities that have been created or updated. The user can chose to commit all or some of them to a specific model.		When the user clicks the "Commit" button, a dialog appears listing all the entities that have been created or updated. The user can chose to commit all or some of them to a specific model.

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	'''Steps to create a path'''		'''Steps to create a path'''
	[[File:Diagram path1.jpg\|~~none~~\|~~thumb~~]]
			[[File:Diagram path1.jpg\|1000px\|border]]

	1. Select the Projected Characteristic. The selectable entities and associations are highlighted in green.		1. Select the Projected Characteristic. The selectable entities and associations are highlighted in green.
	[[File:Diagram path2.jpg\|~~none~~\|~~thumb~~]]
	2. Select the next hop. The possible subsequent hops are highlighted in green. They are either an attribute within the current hop selected or within associations that contain the current hop		[[File:Diagram path2.jpg\|1000px\|border]]
	[[File:Diagram path3.jpg\|~~none~~\|~~thumb~~]]
			2. Select the next hop. The possible subsequent hops are highlighted in green. They are either an attribute within the current hop selected or within associations that contain the current hop.

			[[File:Diagram path3.jpg\|1000px\|border]]

	3. To complete the path, the last hop have to be typed as an Observable.		3. To complete the path, the last hop have to be typed as an Observable.
	~~[[File:Diagram path eye.png\|thumb\|none]]~~

	Paths can be shown/hidden using the eye icon. By using the show/hide eye icon repeatedly, the View paths will randomly change colors for convenience.		Paths can be shown/hidden using the [[File:Diagram path eye.png\|border]] icon. By using the show/hide eye icon repeatedly, the View paths will randomly change colors for convenience.

Brian at 18:40, 9 April 2024

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Brian at 15:53, 7 April 2024

2024-04-07T15:53:04Z

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	* Commit: Commits the changes to the model and auto saves the diagram.		* Commit: Commits the changes to the model and auto saves the diagram.
	''Note: if a diagram is not saved, then all changes made to it will be lost when the page is refreshed''		''Note: if a diagram is not saved, then all changes made to it will be lost when the page is refreshed''

	'''Load Diagram'''		'''Load Diagram'''
	[[File:Load diagram.png\|none\|thumb]]		[[File:Load diagram.png\|none\|thumb]]

Brian at 15:52, 7 April 2024

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	* Commit: Commits the changes to the model and auto saves the diagram.		* Commit: Commits the changes to the model and auto saves the diagram.
	''Note: if a diagram is not saved, then all changes made to it will be lost when the page is refreshed''		''Note: if a diagram is not saved, then all changes made to it will be lost when the page is refreshed''
			'''Load Diagram'''
			[[File:Load diagram.png\|none\|thumb]]
			In the NavTree, double click the diagram node to load the diagram.
	== Committed and uncommitted entities ==		== Committed and uncommitted entities ==
	=== Uncommitted entities ===		=== Uncommitted entities ===

Brian at 15:47, 7 April 2024

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	[[File:Connector visibility2.png\|none\|thumb]]		[[File:Connector visibility2.png\|none\|thumb]]
	A diagram can be used in one of two modes (1) Modeling (2) Projection:		A diagram can be used in one of two modes (1) Modeling (2) Projection:

	'''Modeling mode'''		'''Modeling mode'''
	[[File:Diagram mode modeling.png\|none\|thumb]]		[[File:Diagram mode modeling.png\|none\|thumb]]
	This is the standard entity diagramming mode that allows for the editing of entities and associations. This includes the creation of composition and association relationships.		This is the standard entity diagramming mode that allows for the editing of entities and associations. This includes the creation of composition and association relationships.

	In modeling mode, the projection connectors are hidden.		In modeling mode, the projection connectors are hidden.

Brian at 15:28, 7 April 2024

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	* From the stencil panel: Dragging an object from the stencil panel will create new entities, associations, and views. These elements are not committed to any model, but can be found in the NavTree under the UncommittedEntities package.		* From the stencil panel: Dragging an object from the stencil panel will create new entities, associations, and views. These elements are not committed to any model, but can be found in the NavTree under the UncommittedEntities package.
	* From the NavTree: Dragging an existing object from the Navtree will add those objects to the diagram canvas where they can be directly edited and saved within the diagram.		* From the NavTree: Dragging an existing object from the Navtree will add those objects to the diagram canvas where they can be directly edited and saved within the diagram.
	[[File:Diagram create composition.png\|~~left~~\|~~thumb~~]]		[[File:Diagram create composition.png\|thumb\|none]]


	To create a composition, click and drag the icon to another object.		To create a composition, click and drag the icon to another object.

	[[File:Diagram create association.png\|~~left~~\|~~thumb~~]]		[[File:Diagram create association.png\|thumb\|none]]





	To create an association, click and drag the icon to another object.		To create an association, click and drag the icon to another object.

Brian at 15:27, 7 April 2024

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	* From the NavTree: Dragging an existing object from the Navtree will add those objects to the diagram canvas where they can be directly edited and saved within the diagram.		* From the NavTree: Dragging an existing object from the Navtree will add those objects to the diagram canvas where they can be directly edited and saved within the diagram.
	[[File:Diagram create composition.png\|left\|thumb]]		[[File:Diagram create composition.png\|left\|thumb]]


	To create a composition, click and drag the icon to another object.		To create a composition, click and drag the icon to another object.

	[[File:Diagram create association.png\|left\|thumb]]		[[File:Diagram create association.png\|left\|thumb]]





	To create an association, click and drag the icon to another object.		To create an association, click and drag the icon to another object.


	''Note: An Association must have at least 2 connections to be valid.''		''Note: An Association must have at least 2 connections to be valid.''

Brian at 15:26, 7 April 2024

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Brian at 14:02, 7 April 2024

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	== Diagram interface overview ==		== Diagram interface overview ==
	=== Interface overview ===		=== Interface overview ===
			[[File:Diagram overview.jpg\|none\|thumb]]
	The Diagram interface is composed of 5 parts:		The Diagram interface is composed of 5 parts:
	* Main top menu for the most used features of diagrams		# Main top menu for the most used features of diagrams
	* Stencils for creating new diagram content		# Stencils for creating new diagram content
	* Details and Usages panels on the right		# Details and Usages panels on the right
	* The center canvas to visualize and arrange diagram content		# The center canvas to visualize and arrange diagram content
	* The NavTree on the far left		# The NavTree on the far left

	~~'''''IMAGE'''''~~

	=== General menu actions ===		=== General menu actions ===
	'''''IMAGE'''''		'''''IMAGE'''''
			[[File:Diagram top menu3.png\|none\|thumb]]
	The first set of actions in the menu allows:		The first set of actions in the menu allows:
	* Clear Diagram: Removes all objects from the canvas		* Clear Diagram: Removes all objects from the canvas
	* Auto layout: Rearranges all objects on the canvas		* Auto layout: Rearranges all objects on the canvas
	* Zoom-to-fit: Zooms out or in to maximize the space on the canvas
	* Zoom: Custom zoom levels for the canvas area		* Zoom: Custom zoom levels for the canvas area

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	To build, a new path for a view:		To build, a new path for a view:
	* Add a new field to a view. The rolename can be added later and the measurement will be added automatically when the path is built.		* Add a new field to a view. The rolename can be added later and the measurement will be added automatically when the path is built.
	* Click on the '''''IMAGE''''' icon
	* Select the 1st hop in the path which will be either an entity or a path. The available elements are highlighted in green		* Select the 1st hop in the path which will be either an entity or a path. The available elements are highlighted in green

	~~'''''IMAGE'''''~~

	'''Steps to create a path'''		'''Steps to create a path'''
	[[File:Diagram path1.jpg\|none\|thumb]]		[[File:Diagram path1.jpg\|none\|thumb]]
	1. Select the Projected Characteristic. The selectable entities and associations are highlighted green.		1. Select the Projected Characteristic. The selectable entities and associations are highlighted in green.
	[[File:Diagram path2.jpg\|none\|thumb]]		[[File:Diagram path2.jpg\|none\|thumb]]
	2. Select the next hop. The possible subsequent hops are highlighted in green. They are either an attribute within the current hop selected or within associations that contain the current hop		2. Select the next hop. The possible subsequent hops are highlighted in green. They are either an attribute within the current hop selected or within associations that contain the current hop
	[[File:Diagram path3.jpg\|none\|thumb]]		[[File:Diagram path3.jpg\|none\|thumb]]
	3~~. To complete a path~~. To complete the path, the last hop have to be typed as an Observable.		3. To complete the path, the last hop have to be typed as an Observable.
	[[File:Diagram path eye.png\|~~left~~\|~~thumb~~]]		[[File:Diagram path eye.png\|thumb\|none]]

	Paths can be shown/hidden using the eye icon. By using the show/hide eye icon repeatedly, the View paths will randomly change colors for convenience.		Paths can be shown/hidden using the eye icon. By using the show/hide eye icon repeatedly, the View paths will randomly change colors for convenience.