Matrix

Matrix overview

In Shield, the Matrix tab is set up for the following functions:

Create, edit, copy and delete matrices
Create, edit and delete categories
Move and connect categories

Matrix interface

The Matrix user interface consists of two areas:

The Editing area at the top is used to create and edit matrices and create categories.

The Layer area below consists of three layers, among which categories can be moved back and forth. The area also displays the arrangement of the categories.

Buttons in the editing area

The following table contains the buttons in the editing area of the matrix user interface and explains their function.

Button	Name	Description
	Matrix selection	When clicked, the drop-down menu shows available matrices.
	Deactivated	The matrix is deactivated.
	Activated	The matrix is activated.
	Set as default	The matrix can be set as the default setting.
	Default	The matrix is set as the default setting.
	Calculation	Opens a window containing the point calculation of the matrix.
	Matrix is locked by Screenings	If a screening has not been completed, the matrix remains locked.
	Rename matrix	The matrix will be renamed.
	Copy matrix	A copy of the selected matrix will be created.
	Delete matrix	Deletes the matrix.
	Create new category	Creates a new category which can be created in the matrix layers. A window opens.
	Create new matrix	Creates a new matrix that can be used for screening. A window opens.
	Download matrix	The matrix will be downloaded.
	Upload matrix	The matrix will be uploaded, a window opens.