Business function in the Modeler

When you have imported the business functions from the repository into the project model, you can insert optimization relationships; these indicate a certain business function variant is an optimization of another business function variant.

Optimization relationships are graphically represented by arrows between business function variants, at the lowest level of the business function hierarchy.

To insert an optimization relationship:

  • Click Text Optimization Relationship and drag the arrow between two business function variants.

    To import extra business functions from the repository in the Modeler

  • Click Parent Business Function

    To start the Business Function by Project Model Properties (tgbrg4171s000) session:

  • Double-click, or right-click, the inserted business function and click Properties

To import a business function from the repository into the business function model, complete the following steps:

  • Select the business function you want to import to the Business Function field.
  • Before you specify an external code, the Options when Inserting a Business Function from the Repository (tgbrg3270m000) session is automatically started.
    • In this session, you can indicate if you want the relationship the imported business functions has with child business functions to be included in the business function model.
  • In the External Code field, specify an external code.
  • The parent business function shown in dimmed mode in the Parent Business Function field is predefined, and depends on the level you are in within the business function model.
  • Click OK

When you have inserted a business function in the business function model, you can link it to a child business function.

To do this:

  • Right-click the business function
  • Point to Insert, and click Child.
  • The Business Functions (tgbrg2500m000) session is started.
  • From here, you can select a business function and link it to the parent business function.

You can also link a business function to an optimization phase in the following way:

  • Right-click the business function.
  • Point to Insert, and click Phases
  • Next, a window opens. Click Insert.
  • In the Optimization Phases by Project Model (tgbrg4530m000) session, select an optimization phase.
  • Click OK