Returning Elements
If you open a partial model using the Query function on the Data tab, the
Discovery feature enables you to query the model to
return entities that are somehow connected to the existing, selected entity. You can
return the following types of entities to your partial model:
- All entities that are connected to the selected entity
- Entities that precede the selected entity
- Entities that follow the selected entity
To use Discovery:
- Open a partial model using the Query function on the Open tab.
- Select the entity whose immediate connection(s) you want to identify.
Note: If you select multiple entities, Discovery will return results only for the last one selected.
- Select a Relationship Label if you want to filter the connections.
- Click Connected, Predecessors, or
Successors. The model will reload, showing any
additional entities that were connected to the original entities in the
manner you selected. If the graph becomes fully loaded with all of its
entities, Discovery will become disabled.Note: The availability of these options depends on your model's contents. Sometimes Predecessors or Successors will be grayed out.