Aspect Model Editor UI overview

New…​

Create, import, duplicate Aspect Models, or use a template.

New Window

Work on a different Aspect Model in a new window.

Import Model

Bring an existing Model into the current workspace.

Import Package

Add a packaged Model (ZIP) to the workspace.

Copy to Clipboard

Copy the current Model’s information for use elsewhere.

Save to Workspace

Store the current Model in the workspace for future use.

Export Model

Download the current Model as a TTL file.

Export Package

Download Model namespaces in a ZIP format.

Toggle Toolbar

Switch the Toolbar on or off to better tailor your workspace environment, allowing you to focus on the aspects of the model that matter most to you.

Toggle Minimap

Show or hide the Minimap to enhance or simplify navigation within your model, enabling you to quickly move to different sections of your work.

Filter Model by…​

Apply filters to the model based on none, Properties, or other criteria, simplifying your view to concentrate on specific elements or relationships.

Zoom in

Increase the level of detail you see in the model, allowing for closer examination of intricate parts or to fine-tune specific areas.

Zoom out

Broaden your view of the model to gain a better understanding of the overall structure and how individual components fit together.

Zoom to Fit

Adjust your perspective to encompass the entire model within your screen, ensuring you have a comprehensive overview of all elements at once.

Zoom to 100%

Reset your viewpoint to the model’s actual size, offering a standard scale for assessing dimensions and spatial relationships accurately.

Open Selected Element

Launch the Edit dialog for the selected element, providing a direct path to modify its attributes or review its details.

Remove Selected Element

Delete the currently selected element from your model, streamlining your workspace by removing unnecessary or redundant components.

Collapse/Expand Model

Toggle the view of your model between collapsed and expanded states, aiding in focusing on specific sections or understanding the model’s overall structure.

Format Model

Automatically adjust the layout and appearance of your model, enhancing readability and maintaining consistent styling throughout.

Connect Selected Elements

Create a linkage between two selected elements, establishing a relationship or flow that reflects their interaction within the model.

Current Model

Validate the current model.

HTML Documentation

Generate HTML documentation.

OpenApi Specification

Generate OpenAPI specification.

AASX/XML

Generate AASX/XML.

Sample JSON Payload

Generate sample JSON payload.

JSON Schema

Generate json schema.

Elements

Search for elements.

Files

Search for files.

Settings

Open settings. Allows for defining the general configuration of the Aspect Model Editor, language settings, and namespace settings.

To access the Settings dialog, click the Settings icon .

For more information, see Settings.

Notifications

Open notifications. Shows the validation results for your Aspect Model. Further, you can find there info messages (e.g., Aspect Model was loaded) and warning messages (e.g., if elements cannot be connected to each other).

To access the Notifications dialog, click the Notifications icon .

For more information, see Validation and notifications.

Help

Open documentation.