Isolating Arrows

Details of the ISHIKAWA Environment

Isolating Arrows

A third method for managing a highly complex Ishikawa diagram is to view the entire diagram as a collection of smaller diagrams. Any arrow (along with its sub-arrows) can be isolated into a separate diagram in a new window. This diagram can then be easily saved in a separate file.

To isolate a branch as a separate diagram, do the following:

Move the cursor over the head of the arrow.
Activate the popup menu using the right mouse button.
Select .

You can have up to four ISHIKAWA windows open at one time.

Example

Consider the following diagram:

Figure 18.39: A Highly Detailed Diagram

To isolate the branch labeled In-Flight Service as a separate Ishikawa diagram, move your cursor over the head of the arrow. Use the right mouse button to activate the popup menu and select .

The following figure shows the main diagram in one window and the branch labeled In-Flight Service after it has been isolated to another window:

Figure 18.40: Promoting a Branch into a New Diagram

To return to the original diagram, select .

Chapter Contents
Previous
Next
Top