Overview - Matrices
A matrix is a table with two axes (a horizontal X-axis and a vertical Y-axis). On both axes, a collection of Mavim topics that are interconnected are set out.
Example of a matrix, with employees on the horizontal axis (Columns) and activities of subprocesses on the vertical axis (Rows):
In the cells at the crossings of the topics, their relationships are shown. The Characteristic of a relationship can also be shown in the cell.
A matrix can be used for three purposes:
1. To view relationships (matrix as a source for information and a form of publication).
2. To quickly add relationships.
3. To analyse and check information.
The following topics are of importance to the use of the Matrix:
Create Matrix
Edit Matrix Definition
Open existing Matrix
Relationships in the Matrix
Adding and deleting topics in the matrix
Analysis and Verification in Matrix
Matrix View Options
Matrix Print Options
Matrix Other Options