Validation can run on:

• The entire model, or its part (e.g. several packages).
• Diagram, table, matrix, or relation map
• Elements

To start the validation of the entire model or its part

1. Open the Validation dialog. How to open the Validation dialog >>
2. Specify the following options:
     - Validation Suite.
     - Validate For.
     - Minimal Severity.
     Learn more about each of the option >>
3. Click Validate.
   The model or its part is validated against the selected validation suite.

To validate the diagram, table, matrix, or relation map

• On the toolbar of diagram, table, matrix, or map, click the Validate Diagram button .
• Right-click the diagram, table, matrix, or map in the Containment tree, select Validation > Validate Diagram.

To validate the element(s)

1. Right-click the element in the Containment tree.
2. In the shortcut menu, point to Validation and select:
   • Validate Element  - to validate only selected element.
   • Validate Elements Recursively -  to validate all child elements of the selected element.