Understand tables in RelaticsTables in Relatics are designed in such a way that you can understand the systems engineering model. A table consists of a model row, element rows, a ghost row, and optionally a table header. By studying the table, you can learn about the properties of the presented elements, find out how the elements are interrelated, and experience what the expected behavior in the workspace is.
Standard tables
By default, model objects in Relatics are presented in a standard table. In the picture below, an example of a table in Relatics is shown.
Model row
The model row contains one or more columns and sub-columns to describe the context of the presented parts of the systems engineering model. The model row is shown for each table, both on the overview and detail view. Below, the visualization characteristics of the model row are described:
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| Main element | The first column of the table shows the main element. It is the main subject. |
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| Properties | Properties are shown as sub-columns within the column of an element. The properties describe an element. |
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| Relations | Relations are shown as separate columns.
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| Background color | The background color of the columns indicates how the type elements are interrelated. If the background color of a column is slightly darker than the previous column, it implies that a relation exists between the two corresponding type elements. |
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| Icons | Each presented element shows an icon. This helps to visually recognize an element at a glance without always having to read the full text of an element. |
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| Derived and middle elements | Derived and middle elements are shown as separate columns.
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Note:
- The order in which the properties and relations are organized on the detail view, determines the order in which the properties and relations are shown in the model row.
Element rows
An element row shows an element that a user has created. The elements presented in the element rows correspond with the model row. The element rows are shown for each table, both on the overview and detail view. The same visualization characteristics apply to elements rows as for the model row. In addition:
- Each element has an ID. It contains a three-letter prefix and an incremental number which is presented at the beginning of a column. In the example above, the object with the name ‘Bridge’ has the ID ‘OBJ-1’.
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- By default, elements are sorted on ID. You can sort elements to influence the order in which elements are presented.
Ghost row
A ghost row is shown at the bottom of a table. It acts as a template for creating new elements. By entering a value in one of the cells of the ghost row, a new element is created.
Table header
A table header is only shown for tables on the detail view of an element. The table headers show the (role) name of the related element. This provides the needed context so you can interpret the model row and elements in the table. The same visualization characteristics apply to elements rows as for the model row. In addition:
- Derived and middle elements can be recognized by the icon
. - Hierarchical elements can be recognized by the icon
. - A collection relation can be recognized by the icon.
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icon.Navigation and edit behavior
- In the model row, you can click on the name of a relation to open the related elements view.
- In an element row, you can click on the ID of an element to show its detail view.
- In an element row, you can click on the icon of an element to select it. For example, to copy and paste an element.
- In the table header, you can click on the name of a relation to open the related elements view.
