ER/Studio Business Architect Tools
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ER/Studio BA Tools outlines how to use the tools and features. The table below describes the different sections of this chapter:
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This function gives you the ability to create diagrams from both Business Process and Conceptual Model elements that exist on the Model View tree or on a diagram. | |
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The Find functions give you the ability to find information in the current diagram. | |
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A Search dialog lets you search for elements, or specific text in descriptions and notes. You can filter the search parameters and view the results in the Search Results view. | |
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There are two wizards that walk you through the creation or editing of a link relationship between elements. | |
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There are two wizards that walk you through the creation or editing of a usage relationship between elements. | |
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This is a graphical representation of the links or usages you created. You can also update an existing diagram. | |
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The Grid Editor is a spreadsheet-like display format used as an alternative to the Tree view. This is valuable for displaying large numbers of objects or business-related textual objects, such as business rules. Grid Editors can be printed or exported as a report in csv, html, pdf, and rtf formats. | |
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Note: : There are two main reports in ER/Studio BA: the Impact Analysis Report and the Web Report. | |
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Views support editors and provides alternative presentations as well as ways to navigate the information in ER/Studio BA. |