A static model cannot be changed, and you cannot enter edit mode when you have a static model open in Detail View. When you create a static version of a dynamic model, all links to project items are removed, so the static model is not affected by changes to your project. By regularly creating static versions of your dynamic models, you can record the development of ideas, concepts and node hierarchies.
Creating a static model can be useful if you want to keep a record of your project at a particular point in time. Dynamic models can be changed-for example, you can add shapes, add project items, convert unlinked shapes to project items and so on.Ī static model is a read-only 'snapshot' of a dynamic model. When you create a new model in NVivo, you create a 'dynamic' model. You can convert a connector from unlinked to linked or from linked to unlinked. Linked connectors represent relationships, 'see also' links and memo links that have been added as associated data to project items in your model. You can delete project items directly from the model-refer to Interact with your project via a model for more information. If you delete a project item that is linked to a shape, the shape remains in the model but is displayed with a red cross and you can no longer open the linked item. If you change the name and description of the shape, you change the name and description of the project item. The project item icons on the shapes indicate that they are 'live' to the data. You can create a linked shape by adding a project item to your model, or converting an unlinked shape to a project item. Linked shapes are linked to project items. If you convert an unlinked shape to a project item-it will become a linked shape in your model. Unlinked shapes are not affected by changes in your project. Unlinked shapes are not linked to project item (useful for early ideas). A model can contain linked shapes, unlinked shapes or a mixture of both. Models are made up of shapes and connectors. Top of Page Understand linked and unlinked shapes and connectors Later on, models can help to show links between concepts or items in your project. To provide a record of stages in a projectĪt the beginning of your project, you might use a model to plan your project and sketch your expectations or initial ideas. To identify emerging patterns, theories and explanations To visually represent the relationships between project items To set out and review initial ideas or theories about the topic or question of your project Models are a way of visually exploring or presenting the data in your project. Use model styles to format shapes and connectors.
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