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Import ArchiMate Model Exchange File

If you have a valid ArchiMate® 2 or ArchiMate® 3.1 Model Exchange File, you can import it into your Enterprise Architect project as a UML model.

Access

Ribbon

Specialize > Technologies > ArchiMate > Import Model Exchange File

Context Menu

Right-click on Package | Specialize | ArchiMate | Import Model Exchange File

Import Model Exchange File

Option

Action

See also

Package

Displays the name of the currently-selected Package.

If this is not the required Package, click on the Browse package button to select the Package Browser and select the correct Package.

Filename

Type in the file path of the file to be imported, or click on the Browse. button and browse for the location.

Connector Style

Select one of these styles to set on the imported connectors:

  • Orthogonal – Rounded (rounded corners)
  • Orthogonal – Square (square corners)
  • Custom
Connector Styles

View File

Click on this button to open and view the file to be imported.

Import

Click on this button to import the selected Model Exchange file into the specified Package.

The progress of the file import is reported in the 'ArchiMate' tab of the System Output window. A message box also displays to indicate when the import is complete; click on the OK button to clear the message.

The System Output Window

Close

Click on this button to close the dialog.

Help

Click on this button to display this Help topic.

Notes

  • This facility is available in the Professional, Corporate, Unified and Ultimate Editions of Enterprise Architect
  • The Model Exchange File should adhere to The Open Group Specified Schema
  • Elements, connectors and diagrams that are not specified in The Open Group Schema will be ignored during import
  • Imported elements and diagrams will be displayed in the System Output window – double-click on an item in this window to highlight it in the Browser window

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