Creating Resources Constraints Definition diagram

The Resources Constraints Definition diagram requires that the Operational Taxonomy diagram should be completed.

To create a Resources Constraints Definition diagram


  1. Create resources.
  2. Connect resources using Association.
  3. Create Resource Exchanges flowing via Associations.

The Resource Taxonomy product also allows you to show the Capabilities. You can model internal structure of each resource directly in the compartment area of this element shape or using the  Resources Internal Connectivity diagram.

You can proceed to create Resources Processes view as soon as the Resources Taxonomy has been completed.

Creating Resource Exchanges in Resources Constraints Definition diagram

To create a Resource Exchange in Resources Constraints Definition diagram


  1. Open the Realized Resource Exchange wizard by doing one of the following:
  2. Select the Resource Exchange Kind from one of the following:
  3. Specify the Resource Exchange, Conveyed Item, and Direction.

    Only Data Element can be a Conveyed Item for the Command and Control relationships.


  4. Click Next to specify Producing and Consuming Functions.
  5. Click Finish when you are done.

You can use Resource Exchange Manager dialog to analyze and manage the Resource Exchange data.