Navigate the Matrix
Users can access any area, event block, comment or
diamond on the Matrix with the Navigation tools provided.
To change the part of a Matrix displayed on the screen:
Use Cursor tool for small moves |
The cursor can be used to move the active matrix.
- Point the cursor to any unoccupied area in the current window
- drag the window over the desired area of the Matrix.
The blue outline in the
Jump Map window (if open) shows the section of the Matrix being displayed.
NOTE: The larger the matrix, the longer it takes for the window to move. Very
large and complex Matrices may take 1-2 seconds to complete the move.
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Use arrow keys |
Arrow keys will also move the active matrix.
- Press arrow keys to move matrix up, down, left or right approximately 1/5th of an EB.
- Press Command+arrow key to move Matrix one screen width or height.
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Use Scroll bars - Faster |
Use scroll bars to position the window over the desired area of
the Matrix.
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Use Jump map - Fastest |
The Jump Map is a miniature view of the Matrix.
To position the Jump Map on the screen, use View>Jump Map Display, and select Display on Matrix, Display in Window or Do Not Display.
- Point cursor to the area of the Matrix to be viewed,
- click on
that area,
- That area will appear in the current window.
- The blue outline on the Jump
Map shows what section of the Matrix is being displayed.
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To quickly find a specific EB, Comment or Diamond anywhere on a Matrix:
Use EB Panel |
The EB Panel is a table displaying the contents of EBs in the file.
- Use Command+k or Window> EB Panel to open the EB Panel.
- Position the panel by dragging the title bar at least 1' below the Time Bar
- Select the sort column to order the list
- Scan the list to find the desired EB,
- Click on the actor column in that row and the EB will appear at the top of the
Matrix.
- The EB can be selected for subsequent tasks.
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Use Comment Panel |
The Comment Panel is a table displaying the contents of all Comments in the file.
- Use Command+r or Window > Comment Panel to open the
Comment Panel.
- Position the panel by dragging the tile bar at least 1' below the Time Bar
- Scan the list to find the desired Comment,
- Click on the Comment and it will appear at the top left corner of the Matrix.
- The Comment can be selected for the subsequent tasks.
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Use Diamond Panel |
The Diamond Panel is a branched table showing all the entries for the Diamonds in the file. - Use Command+l or Window > Diamond Panel to open the
Diamond Panel.
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Position the panel by dragging the tile bar at least 1' below the Time Bar
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Scan the list to find the desired Diamond.
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Click on the Diamond number column in that row and the Diamond will appear at the
top of the Matrix. The Diamond can be selected for the subsequent tasks.
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Jump Map |
Use the Jump Map to go to the area near where the EB, comment
or diamond is believed to be located, using trial and error.
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To Increase the number of EBs displayed on the screen:
Use ZOOM
tool |
The Zoom Tool enlarges or shrinks the size of the EBs displayed in a Matrix. - Use View > Zoom Out or Command- to reduce the size of the EBs displayed (display more EBs) on the screen in small increments, up to approximately 50% of normal size.
- TO restore to normal size display, use View > Zoom in or Command+.
- The zoomed Matrix will print in the size displayed.
NOTE: Grayed zoom commands in the View menu indicate zoom capability has reached its limit./OL>
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Reduce EB content |
Alternatively, to show more EBs reduce the content in each EB with the Preferences panel. - Use Catalyst>Preferences>Matrix Display tab
- Uncheck one or more of the check boxes.
- the height of every EB will be reduced as the number of elements displayed is reduced.
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View a vertical "slice" of the Matrix
Sometimes on large Matrices, it is helpful to work on a small section or "slice" of the Matrix. Investigation Catalyst provides for viewing a vertical section of the Matrix showing only EBs inside a specified date and time range.
To set a slice with Filter:
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Use Tools > Date Range Filter or Command+Option+F to open Date Range Panel
- Enter Start After date/time in form yyyy:mm:dd and hh:mm:ss:000. (The display will start with the next EB after the date and time you enter.)
- Enter End Before date/time in same format. (The display will end with the EB before the date and time you enter.)
- Close panel
- Matrix will display only EBs within the range specified.
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Use Time Bar |
Alternatively, enter Begin after and End Before date/time. by clicking the dates on the Time Bar. - place cursor in Start After Date space
- click on the desired Begin After date/time on the Timebar. The date/time values will appear in the spaces in that row
- tab the cursor to the next row, End Before Date space
- click on the desired End Before date/time. The date/time values will appear in the spaces in that row.
- Click on the close button to close the panel when finished.
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To display full Matrix: |
Reopen Date Range Panel
- Click on Display All button
- close the Panel
- click on Snap EBs to Time icon in the Tool Bar to ensure the EBs are aligned properly.
- Close Panel
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