Editor for Dimension Diagrams

Purpose

Dimension diagrams are use for modeling dimensions and hierarchies. They display the dimension levels and hierarchy levels with compartments for identification, display, and sort attributes. The dimension precedences are depicted as edges between the levels.

Supported Procedures for Dimension Diagrams

• Creating Dimensions with Hierarchies
• Linking Dimensions with the Entity Relationship Model

Theoretical Basics

• Dimension Diagram Reference Page
• Multi-Dimensional Modeling
• Special Concepts for Understanding Model Relationships
• Working in Diagrams
• Logical and Graphic Existences of Model Elements

Diagrams in Innovator

• General Use of Diagrams
• General Graphic Modifications
• Using General Diagram Elements
• Working with Relationships
• Using the Keyboard in Diagrams

Control Elements

• Design Ribbon Commands
• Page Layout Ribbon Commands
• Context Menu
• Mini Toolbar
• Properties Window
• Status Bar