See the detailed descriptions of the dependency matrix toolbar buttons in the following table.

ButtonButton nameDescription

Back (Alt+Left)

Navigates back to the previous diagram that was open in the current diagram tab.

Forward (Atl+Right)

Navigates forward to the diagram in the current diagram tab.

Select in Containment Tree (Alt+B)

Opens the (2026x) Containment tab in the Model Browser and selects the current diagram or symbol in the Containment tree.

Delete (Ctrl+D)

Deletes the selected element from the matrix and model.

If you undo the deletion, you should refresh the matrix to make the deleted elements appear in the matrix again.

Remove From Matrix (Delete)

Removes the selected element from the matrix. The selected element is not removed from the model.

Change AxesTransposes rows and columns.

ExportExports a matrix as a Comma Separated Values ( .csv) file. The file can be opened with Microsoft Excel.

RefreshRefreshes the matrix after updating the criteria or data.

Validate DiagramValidates the matrix against all validation rules stored in the model, except those that are ignored.
Options

Expands the menu with other options.


  • Specification - opens the matrix Specification window wherein you can specify matrix properties.
  • Legend Location - lists legend location options and selection to not show it.
  • Include Additional Content - includes additional content of elements that fall within the specified row/column scope. For example, if a Smart Package comes within the scope of the dependency matrix, its content is collected and represented in the matrix.

Suppress/Expand Criteria Area

Suppresses or expands the matrix Criteria area.