![]() When modelling, it is possible to argue and explain WHY and HOW we end up to the state of WHAT there exists. Modelling is creative process, in which a specific group of people can share the same understanding concerning a specific development target. The simpler and easier the visualization is, the better. The ultimate meaning of visualization is to support communication. ![]() ![]() There is a place for every kind of tool, as long as it fit for purpose. Personal “creativeness” and style are neither good nor bad by default, it is just that standardized notations provide explicit semantics for the symbols.Īnyhow, both modeling tools and drawing tools have their own values whenever there is a need for visualization. The look&feel of the drawing pictures always reflect the author’s personal creativity: the style of the boxes and lines are invented by the author. There are also other important features in modeling tools such as reporting and analysis capabilities, as well as support to standard modeling notations such as UML, BPMN or ArchiMate.ĭrawing tools such as MS Visio and MS Powerpoint, instead, can be used for drawing purposes only: creating pictures. A picture is just a “canvas”, in which all the drawing objects and lines between them are not based on any standard notation. Modeling tools typically contain a model repository, from which all the modeled elements and their relations can be used in all the diagrams. Note that there is significant difference between modeling tools and “ drawing tools“. Enterprise Evolver, Troux Architect, Ardoq or LeanIX. For example, the latter is not based on any modeling notation such as ArchiMate, but instead, it utilizes different kinds of table formats and visualizations. NOTE ! In addition to this list above, there are some EA-tools that have completely different approach, e.g. Corso – Agile Enterprise Architecture (EA).BIZZdesign – Architect (+ HoriZZon portal).Sparx Systems – Enterprise Architect (+ Prolaborate portal).Archi – Archi (famous open source tool, start free, then donate).BOC Group – ADOIT (also free community edition ADOIT:CE available).Some of the tools are certified by Open Group (see ArchiMate® Tool Certification Register). Some of the tools already support the new ArchiMate version 3.1. There are several modeling tools available for Enterprise Architecture (EA) modeling with ArchiMate-notation. A modelling tool should be supporting the ArchiMate language, which is the most comprehensive standard language for Enterprise Architecture modelling. Enterprise Architecture Management (EAM) can be supported by a tool.
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