For automation interface information about the root property (Is Root through automation interface), see the automation interface topic for a Variation Point in the Related Topics.

This property specifies that a Variation Point will always appear as a top-level Variation Point in the Decision Set Editor.

If a Variation Point is constrained by another Variation Point, then the constrained Variation Point will not appear as a root Variation Point in the Decision Set Editor and will instead appear below the constraining Variation Point. Selecting the Root check box for a Variation Point ensures that the Variation Point will always appear as a top-level Variation Point in the Decision Set Editor.

By default, the Root check box is blank is cleared.

This property is set on the Options tab of a Variation Point's property pages.

The following section provides information about the items and diagrams for which Root is a property. For more information about an item or diagram, click it.