Before a pattern matching ladder graph is created, you need to select the ratings and options you desire for the graph.

To set pattern matching graph specifications draw the ladder graph:

1. Select rating information for pattern match.

2. Click on the Draw Pattern Match button.

To load a pattern match that was drawn previously:

1. From the Pattern Matching menu, choose Load Match.

2. Click on the Draw Pattern Match button.

To save a pattern match to an external file or copy a pattern match:

1. From the Pattern Matching menu, choose Save Match or Copy Match.

2. Enter desired path and file name of new pattern match.

3. Click on OK.

To change the font for the text on a ladder graph:

1. From the Format menu, choose Font.

2. Set the font specifications in the Windows font dialog box.

To show the Pattern Matching Correlation on a ladder graph:

1. Click on the Show Correlation check box.

To show the Decision Utility Value on a ladder graph:

1. Click on the Show Utility check box. To learn how to use the Decision Utility Value to decide which among multiple options is best, see Decision-Making Using Pattern Matching

The pattern match specification screen looks like: