Back at the top-level Automotive process maps, you see a set of nodes at the bottom, called the footer section. This shows generic functional processes as opposed to industry-specific processes. Having these functional processes displayed shows you the wider potential of QAD. These may not be something you are currently using, but you might use them if you know they exist. In many cases, when the original system designer leaves the company, much of the system setup and capability knowledge leaves also. If the functional map nodes in the footers were not visible, new personnel or management may not be aware of what is available in the system.

Bottom line: It is highly recommended that you keep the functional process map nodes visible.