Product Demonstrations
Videos and walk-throughs to help you get up to speed fast and leverage the full power of Enterprise Architect in your daily work.
All Demonstrations
| Demonstrations | Description | Time |
|---|---|---|
 Installing Enterprise Architect |
 Demonstrates the installation of Enterprise Architect. |
0:46 |
| Running Enterprise Architect for the first time |
Walk through the first run of Enterprise Architect. |
1:35 |
| Creating a New Model |
Learn how to create a new Enterprise Architect project file and get started quickly with modeling perspectives and patterns. |
2:29 |
| Introducing Enterprise Architect's Ribbon |
Understand the purpose of each of Enterprise Architect's Ribbons and get an overview of the tools they provide. |
3:45 |
| Creating a New Diagram |
Learn how to create a new diagram in Enterprise Architect. |
2.03 |
| Creating Models, Views & Packages |
Learn how to create new Models, Views and Packages in your Enterprise Architect project. |
1:53 |
| Creating Elements |
Learn how to create new model elements in your Enterprise Architect project. |
2:22 |
| Edit Element Properties |
Learn how to edit basic element properties in Enterprise Architect. |
3:16 |
| Creating Relationships |
Learn how to create relationships between elements in your Enterprise Architect project. |
2:01 |
| Edit Relationship Properties |
Learn how to edit basic relationship properties in Enterprise Architect. |
2:08 |
| Tracing Relationships |
Learn how to use Enterprise Architect's traceability tools to browse relationships between elements in your Enterprise Architect project. |
2:29 |
| Navigating Enterprise Architect Models |
Demonstrates how to use basic navigation tools in Enterprise Architect to explore your model. |
2:08 |
| Create Attributes & Operations |
Learn how to create and delete attributes and operations for your Enterprise Architect model elements. |
2:25 |
| Generate Documentation |
Learn how to quickly generate documentation from your model in document form (PDF and Word) and HTML format for the web. |
3:47 |
| Export Diagrams as Images |
Learn how to quickly export diagram from your model as image files, ready for use in printing, documents, or the web. |
1:35 |
| Diagram Export Options |
Learn how to customize the export of diagram from your model to suit various publishing scenarios, such as large format printing, black and white format and hand-drawn style. |
3:55 |
| How the Model differs from a Diagram |
Understand the difference between the model and diagrams and how they relate to each other. |
4:10 |
| How to edit Attributes & Operations |
Learn how to edit UML Attributes and Operations in Enterprise Architect. |
6:40 |
| How to Route Connectors |
Learn how to route relationships on diagrams in Enterprise Architect to achieve high quality visual designs. |
4:40 |
| How to use Connector Styles |
Learn how to apply various styles to relationships on diagrams in Enterprise Architect to achieve high quality visual designs. |
7:35 |
| Model Search Basics |
Learn how to use Enterprise Architect's powerful Model Search facility to quickly locate and trace elements in your model. |
4:07 |
| Rapid Modeling - Create Elements & Relationships |
Learn valuable tips on how to rapidly create elements and relationships on diagrams. |
2:50 |
| Rapid Modeling - Edit Elements & Features |
Learn valuable tips on how to rapidly edit element properties and features on diagrams. |
3:25 |
| Rapid Modeling - Format Elements & Relationships |
Learn valuable tips on how to rapidly style and arrange elements and relationship on diagrams. |
3:59 |
| How to Edit Tagged Values |
Learn how to use add Tagged Values to your model elements in Enterprise Architect. |
2:24 |
| Diagram Styles |
Learn how to apply various drawing modes to your Enterprise Architect diagrams to help reach specific stakeholders and accomplish documentation needs with your visual model. |
2:27 |
| How to Color Diagram Elements |
Learn how to apply colors and styles to diagram elements in Enterprise Architect. |
4:01 |
| How to Create Diagram Legends |
Learn how to add legends to your Enterprise Architect diagrams. |
3:56 |
| Generating an IEPD using NIEM 4 |
This video demonstrates how to generate a NIEM IEPD using Enterprise Architect 14. |
20:31 |
| Profile Helpers |
Learn a simple, effective way to create profiles, custom toolboxes and new diagram types using profile helpers. | 14:27 |
| Modeling ArcGIS Geodatabases |
Learn how to model a geodatabase schema, check the semantics of your model and implement the design using ArcCatalog. | 21:59 |
| SysML |
An introduction to MDG Technology for SysML. | 5:42 |
 Zachman Framework Overview |
A tour of MDG Technology for Zachman Framework. | 6:21 |
| TOGAF |
Overview of the MDG Technology for TOGAF. | 4:59 |
| Requirements Modeling |
A brief overview of requirements modeling in Enterprise Architect. Topics include requirements capture and definition, custom properties, tabular editing, auto-naming and screen prototypes. | 8:06 |
| Requirements Traceability |
An examination of requirements traceability in Enterprise Architect. Topics include traceability views, tracing to external artifacts, conducting an impact analysis, viewing the Relationship Matrix and using Enterprise Architect's Auditing capabilities. | 13:03 |
| Requirements Reporting |
A brief overview of requirements reporting in Enterprise Architect. Topics include document generation in web and RTF formats, report customization and virtual documents, including Model and Master documents. | 17:47 |
| Publishing to Joomla! |
This demonstration video illustrates how to use Enterprise Architect to publish a Package and contents directly into a Joomla! database via an ODBC connection. | 4:22 |
| Project Management |
This video demonstrates how to use Project Management features including the Gantt View, the Project Management window and the Gap Analysis Matrix. | 9:14 |
| How to Generate Custom Documentation |
Learn how to define report templates, create a custom cover page and table of contents to deliver customized documentation. | 23:55 |
| Enhanced Document Generation |
Learn how to define your own stylesheet to create attractive reports, create custom queries to extract model data and combine virtual documents with custom templates for maximum flexibility. | 17:55 |
| Simulation and Prototyping |
Learn how to bring your behavioral models to life using wire frames, prototyping and Model Simulation. Combine process model simulations with UI designs for powerful system prototyping. | 13:18 |
| Tools for Traceability |
Demonstrates how to use a variety of traceability tools in Enterprise Architect, including the Traceability Window, Relationship Matrix, Auditing and Model Views. | 11:39 |
| Visual Modeling |
Learn about important features for customizing diagram elements, and recent enhancements that help you create and explore diagrams faster and more effectively. | 20:20 |
| Create a Custom UML Profile |
A brief introduction to extending UML with your own custom profile. | 7:56 |
| Traceability within Enterprise Architect |
This video examines Traceability and discusses how to use Enterprise Architect to conduct an Impact Analysis. | 6:08 |
| State Table Overview |
Fast, intuitive State Machine modeling with Enterprise Architect's State Table View. | 3:13 |
| Model Transformations |
MDA Transforms in Enterprise Architect make it possible to take a Platform Independent Model (PIM) and create a range of Platform Specific Models (PSM). | 2:48 |
| Pan & Zoom |
Enterprise Architect's Pan and Zoom feature makes it easy to get an overview of large diagrams. | 1:40 |
| Basic Use Case Demonstration |
A guide to constructing a Use Case model in under 30 seconds, including use cases, notes and issues. | 1:26 |
| HTML Report Generation |
This brief introduction illustrates how to automatically generate a HTML Report using Enterprise Architect. | 1:40 |
| Sequence Diagrams |
Learn how to create a simple Sequence diagram. The video also illustrates how to bring your Sequence diagram to life using model simulation. | 14:34 |
| Floating and Dockable Windows |
Save the position and layout of Floating and Dockable Windows using a Working Set in the Personal Information Window. | 1:14 |
| State Machine Simulation of a Cafe |
This demonstration simulates the ordering process at a cafe, using Enterprise Architect to model events, States and triggers. | 7:14 |
| Baseline Diagram Comparison |
Conduct a visual diagram comparison between your current diagram and a previous baseline. | 3:34 |
| Model Simulation |
This brief introduction to simulation describes the difference between manual, interpreted and script based simulation. | 6:31 |
| Working Sets |
As you perform work on your model, you open various windows, diagrams and views. Working Sets allow you to return to these same views in a later work session. | 4:50 |
| Win32 User Interface Profile and Patterns |
A brief introduction to the Win32 UI Profile in Enterprise Architect for creating screen prototypes for your applications. | 1:26 |
| Hand Drawn Mode |
See how the personal information window in enterprise architect can help you organize your daily tasks and workflow. This video covers topics such as Model Mail, Allocated Work, Project Tasks, Workflow Searches and Working Sets. | 0:51 |
| Alternate Images |
A brief outline to the various ways you can specify alternate images for UML diagrams in Enterprise Architect, including alternate graphics and shape scripts. | 4:06 |
| Model Scripts |
How to create a Model Script to validate a sample model. Learn how the new script debugging capability in Enterprise Architect 10 makes Model Scripts even easier to develop. | 5:14 |
| Visual Execution Analysis |
This video describes how the Visual Execution Analyzer can be used to help debug a legacy application and automatically generate documentation from an executable application. | 8:01 |
| Application Debugging |
Use the Visual Execution Analyzer to insert breakpoints, examine variables and debug code. | 4:50 |
| Build and Debug a Java Application |
Set up Enterprise Architect to build and debug a Java Application, using a VEA sample project. | 2:57 |
| Debug Workbench |
New in Enterprise Architect 6.5 - Enterprise Architect 6.5 now comes with a new Workbench feature. | 3:23 |
| Visualizing ASP.NET |
Visualizing and inspecting your ASP.NET web service is made easy using Enterprise Architect. | 5:24 |
| Debugging C# |
Importing, debugging and running C# source code in Enterprise Architect, and automatic generation of sequence diagrams. | 2:50 |
| Testpoint Management |
This introduction to Testpoint Management illustrates how to use programming by contract principles within Enterprise Architect. | 5:33 |
| Shape Scripts |
Learn how to create your own shape scripts and assign them to a stereotype in Enterprise Architect. | 3:49 |
| Business Rules |
A car rental system is used to illustrate how to generate executable business rules using Enterprise Architect. | 2:48 |
| XMI Placeholders |
This video illustrates how Enterprise Architect handles missing external references when importing from XMI to still give the user a complete view of their system. | 2:12 |
| Part 1 CVS |
Setting up a CVS repository for use with Enterprise Architect models. | 3:05 |
| Part 2 Subversion |
Setting up a Subversion repository for use with Enterprise Architect models. | 2:15 |
| Part 3 TFS |
Setting up a Team Foundation Server (TFS) project for Enterprise Architect. | 3:54 |
| Part 4 Configure & Connect |
Configuring Enterprise Architect and connecting to your Version Control system. | 1:54 |
| Part 5 Controlled Packages |
Working with version controlled UML packages in Enterprise Architect. | 5:24 |
| AccuRev |
Enterprise Architect features built-in support for AccuRev's version control features using SCC. | 6:33 |
Getting Started
| Demonstrations | Description | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Installing Enterprise Architect |
Demonstrates the installation of Enterprise Architect. |
0:46 |
| Running Enterprise Architect for the first time |
Walk through the first run of Enterprise Architect. |
1:35 |
| Creating a New Model |
Learn how to create a new Enterprise Architect project file and get started quickly with modeling perspectives and patterns. |
2:29 |
| Introducing Enterprise Architect's Ribbon |
Understand the purpose of each of Enterprise Architect's Ribbons and get an overview of the tools they provide. |
3:45 |
| Creating a New Diagram |
Learn how to create a new diagram in Enterprise Architect. |
2.03 |
| Creating Models, Views & Packages |
Learn how to create new Models, Views and Packages in your Enterprise Architect project. |
1:53 |
| Creating Elements |
Learn how to create new model elements in your Enterprise Architect project. |
2:22 |
| Edit Element Properties |
Learn how to edit basic element properties in Enterprise Architect. |
3:16 |
| Creating Relationships |
Learn how to create relationships between elements in your Enterprise Architect project. |
2:01 |
| Edit Relationship Properties |
Learn how to edit basic relationship properties in Enterprise Architect. |
2:08 |
| Tracing Relationships |
Learn how to use Enterprise Architect's traceability tools to browse relationships between elements in your Enterprise Architect project. |
2:29 |
| Navigating Enterprise Architect Models |
Demonstrates how to use basic navigation tools in Enterprise Architect to explore your model. |
2:08 |
| Create Attributes & Operations |
Learn how to create and delete attributes and operations for your Enterprise Architect model elements. |
2:25 |
| Generate Documentation |
Learn how to quickly generate documentation from your model in document form (PDF and Word) and HTML format for the web. |
3:47 |
| Export Diagrams as Images |
Learn how to quickly export diagram from your model as image files, ready for use in printing, documents, or the web. |
1:35 |
| Diagram Export Options |
Learn how to customize the export of diagram from your model to suit various publishing scenarios, such as large format printing, black and white format and hand-drawn style. |
3:55 |
| How the Model differs from a Diagram |
Understand the difference between the model and diagrams and how they relate to each other. |
4:10 |
| How to edit Attributes & Operations |
Learn how to edit UML Attributes and Operations in Enterprise Architect. |
6:40 |
| How to Route Connectors |
Learn how to route relationships on diagrams in Enterprise Architect to achieve high quality visual designs. |
4:40 |
| How to use Connector Styles |
Learn how to apply various styles to relationships on diagrams in Enterprise Architect to achieve high quality visual designs. |
7:35 |
| Model Search Basics |
Learn how to use Enterprise Architect's powerful Model Search facility to quickly locate and trace elements in your model. |
4:07 |
| Rapid Modeling - Create Elements & Relationships |
Learn valuable tips on how to rapidly create elements and relationships on diagrams. |
2:50 |
| Rapid Modeling - Edit Elements & Features |
Learn valuable tips on how to rapidly edit element properties and features on diagrams. |
3:25 |
| Rapid Modeling - Format Elements & Relationships |
Learn valuable tips on how to rapidly style and arrange elements and relationship on diagrams. |
3:59 |
| How to Edit Tagged Values |
Learn how to use add Tagged Values to your model elements in Enterprise Architect. |
2:24 |
| Diagram Styles |
Learn how to apply various drawing modes to your Enterprise Architect diagrams to help reach specific stakeholders and accomplish documentation needs with your visual model. |
2:27 |
| How to Color Diagram Elements |
Learn how to apply colors and styles to diagram elements in Enterprise Architect. |
4:01 |
| How to Create Diagram Legends |
Learn how to add legends to your Enterprise Architect diagrams. |
3:56 |
Model Editing
| Demonstrations | Description | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Creating a New Model |
Learn how to create a new Enterprise Architect project file and get started quickly with modeling perspectives and patterns. |
2:29 |
| Creating Models, Views & Packages |
Learn how to create new Models, Views and Packages in your Enterprise Architect project. |
1:53 |
| Creating Elements |
Learn how to create new model elements in your Enterprise Architect project. |
2:22 |
| Edit Element Properties |
Learn how to edit basic element properties in Enterprise Architect. |
3:16 |
| Creating Relationships |
Learn how to create relationships between elements in your Enterprise Architect project. |
2:01 |
| Edit Relationship Properties |
Learn how to edit basic relationship properties in Enterprise Architect. |
2:08 |
| Create Attributes & Operations |
Learn how to create and delete attributes and operations for your Enterprise Architect model elements. |
2:25 |
| How to edit Attributes & Operations |
Learn how to edit UML Attributes and Operations in Enterprise Architect. |
6:40 |
| Rapid Modeling - Create Elements & Relationships |
Learn valuable tips on how to rapidly create elements and relationships on diagrams. |
2:50 |
| Rapid Modeling - Edit Elements & Features |
Learn valuable tips on how to rapidly edit element properties and features on diagrams. |
3:25 |
| Rapid Modeling - Format Elements & Relationships |
Learn valuable tips on how to rapidly style and arrange elements and relationship on diagrams. |
3:59 |
| How to Color Diagram Elements |
Learn how to apply colors and styles to diagram elements in Enterprise Architect. |
4:01 |
Diagrams
| Demonstrations | Description | Time |
|---|---|---|
| How to Create Diagram Legends |
Learn how to add legends to your Enterprise Architect diagrams. |
3:56 |
| Creating a New Diagram |
Learn how to create a new diagram in Enterprise Architect. |
2.03 |
| How to Route Connectors |
Learn how to route relationships on diagrams in Enterprise Architect to achieve high quality visual designs. |
4:40 |
| How to use Connector Styles |
Learn how to apply various styles to relationships on diagrams in Enterprise Architect to achieve high quality visual designs. |
7:35 |
| Diagram Styles |
Learn how to apply various drawing modes to your Enterprise Architect diagrams to help reach specific stakeholders and accomplish documentation needs with your visual model. |
2:27 |
| Export Diagrams as Images |
Learn how to quickly export diagram from your model as image files, ready for use in printing, documents, or the web. |
1:35 |
| Diagram Export Options |
Learn how to customize the export of diagram from your model to suit various publishing scenarios, such as large format printing, black and white format and hand-drawn style. |
3:55 |
Code Engineering
| Demonstrations | Description | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Model Scripts |
How to create a Model Script to validate a sample model. Learn how the new script debugging capability in Enterprise Architect 10 makes Model Scripts even easier to develop. | 5:14 |
| Visual Execution Analysis |
This video describes how the Visual Execution Analyzer can be used to help debug a legacy application and automatically generate documentation from an executable application. | 8:01 |
| Application Debugging |
Use the Visual Execution Analyzer to insert breakpoints, examine variables and debug code. | 4:50 |
| Build and Debug a Java Application |
Set up Enterprise Architect to build and debug a Java Application, using a VEA sample project. | 2:57 |
| Debug Workbench |
New in Enterprise Architect 6.5 - Enterprise Architect 6.5 now comes with a new Workbench feature. | 3:23 |
| Visualizing ASP.NET |
Visualizing and inspecting your ASP.NET web service is made easy using Enterprise Architect. | 5:24 |
| Debugging C# |
Importing, debugging and running C# source code in Enterprise Architect, and automatic generation of sequence diagrams. | 2:50 |
| Testpoint Management |
This introduction to Testpoint Management illustrates how to use programming by contract principles within Enterprise Architect. | 5:33 |
| Shape Scripts |
Learn how to create your own shape scripts and assign them to a stereotype in Enterprise Architect. | 3:49 |
| Business Rules |
A car rental system is used to illustrate how to generate executable business rules using Enterprise Architect. | 2:48 |
| XMI Placeholders |
This video illustrates how Enterprise Architect handles missing external references when importing from XMI to still give the user a complete view of their system. | 2:12 |
Version Control
| Demonstrations | Description | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Part 1 CVS |
Setting up a CVS repository for use with Enterprise Architect models. | 3:05 |
| Part 2 Subversion |
Setting up a Subversion repository for use with Enterprise Architect models. | 2:15 |
| Part 3 TFS |
Setting up a Team Foundation Server (TFS) project for Enterprise Architect. | 3:54 |
| Part 4 Configure & Connect |
Configuring Enterprise Architect and connecting to your Version Control system. | 1:54 |
| Part 5 Controlled Packages |
Working with version controlled UML packages in Enterprise Architect. | 5:24 |
| AccuRev |
Enterprise Architect features built-in support for AccuRev's version control features using SCC. | 6:33 |
Modeling Productivity
| Demonstrations | Description | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Simulation and Prototyping |
Learn how to bring your behavioral models to life using wire frames, prototyping and Model Simulation. Combine process model simulations with UI designs for powerful system prototyping. | 13:18 |
| Tools for Traceability |
Demonstrates how to use a variety of traceability tools in Enterprise Architect, including the Traceability Window, Relationship Matrix, Auditing and Model Views. | 11:39 |
| Visual Modeling |
Learn about important features for customizing diagram elements, and recent enhancements that help you create and explore diagrams faster and more effectively. | 20:20 |
| Create a Custom UML Profile |
A brief introduction to extending UML with your own custom profile. | 7:56 |
| Traceability within Enterprise Architect |
This video examines Traceability and discusses how to use Enterprise Architect to conduct an Impact Analysis. | 6:08 |
| State Table Overview |
Fast, intuitive State Machine modeling with Enterprise Architect's State Table View. | 3:13 |
| Model Transformations |
MDA Transforms in Enterprise Architect make it possible to take a Platform Independent Model (PIM) and create a range of Platform Specific Models (PSM). | 2:48 |
| Pan & Zoom |
Enterprise Architect's Pan and Zoom feature makes it easy to get an overview of large diagrams. | 1:40 |
| Basic Use Case Demonstration |
A guide to constructing a Use Case model in under 30 seconds, including use cases, notes and issues. | 1:26 |
| HTML Report Generation |
This brief introduction illustrates how to automatically generate a HTML Report using Enterprise Architect. | 1:40 |
| Sequence Diagrams |
Learn how to create a simple Sequence diagram. The video also illustrates how to bring your Sequence diagram to life using model simulation. | 14:34 |
| Floating and Dockable Windows |
Save the position and layout of Floating and Dockable Windows using a Working Set in the Personal Information Window. | 1:14 |
| State Machine Simulation of a Cafe |
This demonstration simulates the ordering process at a cafe, using Enterprise Architect to model events, States and triggers. | 7:14 |
| Baseline Diagram Comparison |
Conduct a visual diagram comparison between your current diagram and a previous baseline. | 3:34 |
| Model Simulation |
This brief introduction to simulation describes the difference between manual, interpreted and script based simulation. | 6:31 |
| Working Sets |
As you perform work on your model, you open various windows, diagrams and views. Working Sets allow you to return to these same views in a later work session. | 4:50 |
| Win32 User Interface Profile and Patterns |
A brief introduction to the Win32 UI Profile in Enterprise Architect for creating screen prototypes for your applications. | 1:26 |
| Hand Drawn Mode |
See how the personal information window in enterprise architect can help you organize your daily tasks and workflow. This video covers topics such as Model Mail, Allocated Work, Project Tasks, Workflow Searches and Working Sets. | 0:51 |
| Alternate Images |
A brief outline to the various ways you can specify alternate images for UML diagrams in Enterprise Architect, including alternate graphics and shape scripts. | 4:06 |
Frameworks
| Demonstrations | Description | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Generating an IEPD using NIEM 4 |
This video demonstrates how to generate a NIEM IEPD using Enterprise Architect 14. |
20:31 |
| Profile Helpers |
Learn a simple, effective way to create profiles, custom toolboxes and new diagram types using profile helpers. | 14:27 |
| Modeling ArcGIS Geodatabases |
Learn how to model a geodatabase schema, check the semantics of your model and implement the design using ArcCatalog. | 21:59 |
| SysML |
An introduction to MDG Technology for SysML. | 5:42 |
| Zachman Framework Overview |
A tour of MDG Technology for Zachman Framework. | 6:21 |
| TOGAF |
Overview of the MDG Technology for TOGAF. | 4:59 |
Reporting And Documentation
| Demonstrations | Description | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Generate Documentation |
Learn how to quickly generate documentation from your model in document form (PDF and Word) and HTML format for the web. |
3:47 |
| Publishing to Joomla! |
This demonstration video illustrates how to use Enterprise Architect to publish a Package and contents directly into a Joomla! database via an ODBC connection. | 4:22 |
| Project Management |
This video demonstrates how to use Project Management features including the Gantt View, the Project Management window and the Gap Analysis Matrix. | 9:14 |
| How to Generate Custom Documentation |
Learn how to define report templates, create a custom cover page and table of contents to deliver customized documentation. | 23:55 |
| Enhanced Document Generation |
Learn how to define your own stylesheet to create attractive reports, create custom queries to extract model data and combine virtual documents with custom templates for maximum flexibility. | 17:55 |
Requirements Management
| Demonstrations | Description | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Requirements Modeling |
A brief overview of requirements modeling in Enterprise Architect. Topics include requirements capture and definition, custom properties, tabular editing, auto-naming and screen prototypes. | 8:06 |
| Requirements Traceability |
An examination of requirements traceability in Enterprise Architect. Topics include traceability views, tracing to external artifacts, conducting an impact analysis, viewing the Relationship Matrix and using Enterprise Architect's Auditing capabilities. | 13:03 |
| Requirements Reporting |
A brief overview of requirements reporting in Enterprise Architect. Topics include document generation in web and RTF formats, report customization and virtual documents, including Model and Master documents. | 17:47 |