Creating a custom dependency matrix type

To create a custom dependency matrix type:

1. Create a new plugin to register components of the new dependency matrix type.
2. Register the new dependency matrix type that it was added to modeling tool toolbars and menus.

Creating a plugin for custom dependency matrix type

Use the com.nomagic.magicdraw.dependencymatrix.configuration.DependencyMatrixConfigurator class to register components of the new dependency matrix type as shown in the following example:

    public class DependencyMatrixExample extends Plugin
    {
        @Override
        public void init()
        {
            DependencyMatrixConfigurator.registerConfiguration(new DependencyMatrixSampleConfigurator("Sample Extended Matrix"));
        }
 
        @Override
        public boolean close()
        {
            return true;
        }
 
        @Override
        public boolean isSupported()
        {
            return true;
        }
    }

The sample of more detailed configuration code is provided in <program installation folder>\openapi\examples\dependencymatrix.

Registering a new dependency matrix type in UI

Once the plugin is created, you have to register the new dependency matrix type by using the Customize Dependency Matrix Wizard dialog. Only then it will be added to program toolbars and menus.

To register a new dependency matrix type

1. Start a modeling tool, for example, MagicDraw.
2. On the Diagrams menu, click Customize. The Customize Diagrams dialog opens.
3. Click Create and then select Dependency Matrix Type. The Customize Dependency Matrix Wizard dialog opens.
4. In the Type box, specify the name of the new dependency matrix type. The value must be the same as the one passed to the DependencyMatrixConfigurator class as the argument.
   

Specifying name of new Dependency Matrix type

    5. In the Abbreviation box, specify the abbreviation of the new dependency matrix type.

    6. Click Finish.

    7. Restart your modeling tool.

You can now create a custom dependency matrix.