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Hi

I would like to create a new custom filter for my database so that we can restrict Designers to certain model types and a short-list of objects within each model.

It seems to me, that an easy way to do this is to copy the Entire Method Filter, then switch off the unwanted models and objects. My expectation is that all the complex stuff - attributes, connections, A-to-B connections between objects, etc - will remain the same as in the Entire Method.

In a perfect World, if I later wanted to switch on a model that was previously closed, I would hope (expect) that the related complex stuff would also switch on.

However, I cannot see a way of copying the Entire Method content to a new editable filter:

  • if I duplicate the Entire Method, then a non-editable filter is created
  • if I duplicate an existing filter (which is editable), then I cannot merge it with the Method Filter
  • if I duplicate an existing filter AND the Entire Method, then merge them, a non-editable filter is created

Help!

< Yes... I know that I can auto-create a filter (but this means doing a lot of work up front) and I also know that I can duplicate an existing filter and add in the models and objects that are missing (very complex and a lot of work)... neither of these solutions are as easy as switching off models and objects. >

Thanks, Simon

by M. Zschuckelt
Posted on Wed, 11/27/2019 - 08:22

Hi Simon,

forgive my boldness. Do the following experiment: Start a new filter from scratch. From the very first selection page onwards, try to activate everything - all model types, all object types, all connection types etc.

This little experiment will quickly show you, how much method there is in "Entire Method" and I assure you, there is a lot more you will not want to use than what you want to use. You will notice that the decisions on the first pages of the wizard already restrict the choices you have on the later pages e.g. connection types not applicable to any of the object types chosen will not be offered.

Another consideration: It is a lot of work to remove modelling elements from your models if you later decide not to use this or that connection type. The big work is not composing a method filter, but the work people do with the method filter - often many people's work. Every removal of modelling elements - symbols, connection types, model types - from productively created models is a data migration (and possibly remodelling) project which is not likely to make you friends.

Best practice is to actively make a choice on what you want to model based on stakeholder concerns and requirements. From that you should come up with a meta-model of the concepts in scope of your modelling initiative. Only then you should start thinking about the mapping to ARIS.

It is even very likely that ARIS hasn't got everything pre-fabricated to choose from for your purposes. It is normal procedure to specialize ARIS model types (e. g. organizational chart typically may be differentiated into multiple types to address different stakeholders in organizational modelling). You may come up with new stereotypes of objects in your context, which will result in the creation of new custom symbol types or even new model types.

In short: Developing your ARIS method is a design process, but not a sculptors job like chipping away pieces from a block. You will likely add things that were not contained in the block.

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