In Archi, the Model Tree can sometimes be a UI hog if there are a large number of tree nodes open with a big model(s). I've been experimenting with the causes and found:
- Pre-populated trees with a large number of open nodes can be inherently slow (I checked other apps, too)
- Archi's feature to show unused elements in the model tree (italics) can be an expensive and slow operation
- Showing elements not belonging to an ArchiMate viewpoint in the tree (grey) can be an expensive and slow operation
- A tree refresh (after add/delete objects) with a large number of open nodes can be slow
- A tree Search with a large number of open nodes can be slow
For Archi 3.0.1 (coming soon) I've tried to optimise a few things.
Try these tips (some are available in Archi 3.0.1 coming soon):
- Close some folders so that not all nodes are showing (a new "collapse" menu item will be in Archi 3.0.1)
- Organise elements and relations into sub-folders
- Turn off the "Grey out disallowed elements in the Model Tree" option in Preferences (in the "Viewpoints" section in "Diagram" tab)
- Turn off the "Display unused elements in italics" option in Preferences (in the "General" section) - will be in Archi 3.0.1
Phil