Object group

Overview

An Object group is an AnalyticsCreator object that groups repository objects under a reusable name.

Groups support organization, focused diagram work, locking, and workflow-related handling.

Function

Use object groups to maintain a named collection of repository objects.

A group can be selected as the active group filter, its objects can be listed, and the group can be locked to coordinate repository work.

Types

The workflow flag distinguishes general groups from groups intended for workflow-related use.

Type Use
Standard group Groups objects for organization, filtering, and locking.
Workflow group Marks a group for workflow-related handling when that option is configured.

Attributes

Attributes define the configuration, behavior, and relationships of the object group entity.

Attribute Applies to Description
Name All groups Identifies the group in the navigation tree and group selector.
Objects All groups Repository objects assigned to the group.
Locked by Lockable groups Login that currently owns the group lock.
Workflow flag Optional group behavior Marks the group for workflow-related handling.

How it is used in AnalyticsCreator

Use case Description
Organize repository objects Keep a reusable collection of related objects.
Filter the diagram Select the group to focus the diagram on its objects.
Coordinate editing Lock a group to prevent conflicting work and unlock it when complete.
Review membership Open the group-object list to inspect assigned objects.

Relationships

Related entity Relationship
Repository object A group contains selected repository objects.
Filter Groups and filters can both focus diagram content, but they are maintained differently.
Workflow A group can carry a workflow-related flag.
User/login The Locked by value identifies the current lock owner.

Where to configure

Configure or review this entity from the matching AnalyticsCreator user-interface area.

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