What is a Matrix

A Matrix is a table used to display information about elements in your Business Landscape. A Query determines what content will be included in the matrix.

The cell content is highly configurable and is drawn from your repository. You can display a wide range of information such as Query results, related Elements, and string, number, and date values.

Each Matrix is owned by an Element which can later be used as a filter when searching through matrices.

How to Create a Matrix

1. Expand out the Matrix library in the Explorer bar.
   
   
   
2. Open the group the Matrix will go in - the default option is General Matrices.
   
   
   
3. Click "New" and select an Element to own the Matrix.
   
   
   
4. Select the type of Matrix you want to use in the Matrix Type popup and click "OK".
   
   
   
5. Give the Matrix a name and a quick summary.
   
   
   
6. Complete the tasks in the Tasks section or refer to the specific Matrix guide for further information.
   

For more information on how to create a specific matrix, see the relevant guide.

How to Open a Matrix

1. Expand out the Matrix Library in the Explorer bar.
   
   
   
2. Open the group the matrix is in - the default option is General Matrices.
   
   
   
3. Open the Matrix by:
   • Double-clicking on the Matrix you want to open or,
   • Right-clicking on the Matrix and selecting Open or,
   • Clicking on the Matrix, then pressing Ctrl + O on your keyboard.

Opening a matrix is demonstrated in the short video clip below: