# Enterprise Architecture

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## [Process architecture model design](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/process-architecture-model-design/16440)

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**Author:** [@masoud\_naserian](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/u/masoud_naserian)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2024, 2:11pm UTC](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/process-architecture-model-design/16440 "2024-01-02T14:11:44Z")

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Hello I have been studying and working in the field of process management for some time and I use visual paradigm to model my processes with bpmn standard. However, when it comes to process architecture design, I run i…

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## [TOGAF Element in the model explorer - how to create manually?](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/togaf-element-in-the-model-explorer-how-to-create-manually/18332)

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**Author:** [@flavius](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/u/flavius)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2023, 3:36am UTC](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/togaf-element-in-the-model-explorer-how-to-create-manually/18332 "2023-12-11T03:36:47Z")

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How was the top-level “TOGAF” element created (encircled with red in the image)? I did it with the togaf wizard, but how would I create it manually?

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## [How to add multiple system administrators?](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/how-to-add-multiple-system-administrators/18134)

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**Author:** [@PeterPanda](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/u/PeterPanda)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2023, 10:34am UTC](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/how-to-add-multiple-system-administrators/18134 "2023-07-11T10:34:22Z")

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According to this post: The system administrator is based on who logs on first after setting up SAML SSO? Additionally, it does not seem possible to change who is admin, other than removing the SAML SSO and configurin…

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## [Can I customize the ADM deliverable?](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/can-i-customize-the-adm-deliverable/15036)

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**Author:** [@ronnie.alvarez](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/u/ronnie.alvarez)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2019, 3:48am UTC](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/can-i-customize-the-adm-deliverable/15036 "2019-02-28T03:48:34Z")

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Can I modify the content of the deliverable generated from TOGAF ADM Guide-through? In particular I want to include external diagrams (diagrams created outside of the process) and tables created under other process steps…

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## [Any way to keep my TOGAF deliverable for future access?](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/any-way-to-keep-my-togaf-deliverable-for-future-access/15093)

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**Author:** [@francisco.ryals](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/u/francisco.ryals)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2019, 2:47am UTC](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/any-way-to-keep-my-togaf-deliverable-for-future-access/15093 "2019-03-18T02:47:22Z")

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Hi Visual Paradigm, The automatic ADM deliverable generation feature is great. Being a user of VP Online, I wonder if there is any easy way to keep the generated deliverable as a Teamwork File - no manual file copying b…

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## [Clean and Onion Architecture diagram](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/clean-and-onion-architecture-diagram/16455)

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**Author:** [@borram](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/u/borram)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 30, 2020, 2:07am UTC](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/clean-and-onion-architecture-diagram/16455 "2020-11-30T02:07:42Z")

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Hi to all, does anyone know if it is possible to create these two diagrams? And how? Onion Architecture diagrams. Clean Architecture diagrams. Many thanks Marino

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## [Error relacionamento](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/error-relacionamento/16366)

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**Author:** [@Emannuell](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/u/Emannuell)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2020, 2:21am UTC](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/error-relacionamento/16366 "2020-10-08T02:21:34Z")

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Foi criado uma entidade a partir de 2 outras tabelas e uma tabela teve o seu nome alterado e o visual paradigm não alterou o nome no relacionamento e quando gera o script sql dá erro. por favor verificar. An entity was…

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## [Hexagonal architectural diagram](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/hexagonal-architectural-diagram/16266)

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**Author:** [@borram](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/u/borram)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2020, 9:04am UTC](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/hexagonal-architectural-diagram/16266 "2020-08-25T09:04:47Z")

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Hi, I was looking for the diagram in question and I can’t find it, is it not supported? Thanks M.

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## [Simpler XML or CSV format for Import of Application Components to ArchiMate Model](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/simpler-xml-or-csv-format-for-import-of-application-components-to-archimate-model/16080)

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**Author:** [@lalitnagpal](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/u/lalitnagpal)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 10:17am UTC](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/simpler-xml-or-csv-format-for-import-of-application-components-to-archimate-model/16080 "2020-05-15T10:17:58Z")

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Hi Team, Is there a simple XML format ( preferably CSV or JSON ) that I can use to import Application Components to a ArchiMate Model. I have to import Application Components from a old system that we use to a VP ArchiM…

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## [Data dictionary in logical order](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/data-dictionary-in-logical-order/16049)

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**Author:** [@KDean](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/u/KDean)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2020, 5:49pm UTC](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/data-dictionary-in-logical-order/16049 "2020-04-30T17:49:33Z")

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I’m using the document generator on an entity relationship diagram. Both the “Data Dictionary” and “Data Dictionary 2” templates sort the column names alphabetically. Is there a way to display them in the same logical or…

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## [How do I reuse model elements in different ArchiMate diagrams?](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/how-do-i-reuse-model-elements-in-different-archimate-diagrams/16012)

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**Author:** [@marvin.walter](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/u/marvin.walter)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 15, 2020, 1:17am UTC](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/how-do-i-reuse-model-elements-in-different-archimate-diagrams/16012 "2020-04-15T01:17:47Z")

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Hi all. I am evaluating Visual Paradigm Enterprise and am interested in its enterprise modeling capability (ArchiMate). Here I have a question: My model is too big to fit in one single diagram and hence I need to repres…

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## [How can I change Principle Template for Togaf Guide-Through?](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/how-can-i-change-principle-template-for-togaf-guide-through/15849)

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**Author:** [@a.minakov](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/u/a.minakov)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 7, 2020, 8:57am UTC](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/how-can-i-change-principle-template-for-togaf-guide-through/15849 "2020-02-07T08:57:45Z")

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I need to translate heads of rows (e.g. “Reference”, “Statement”, etc.). I change “Principles” Data Table, but the template I see in the Preliminary step and in Deliverable generated do not reflect that at all. For JiT …

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## [Support for the new Archimate 3.1 standard](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/support-for-the-new-archimate-3-1-standard/15697)

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**Author:** [@StevenGrond](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/u/StevenGrond)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2019, 7:50am UTC](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/support-for-the-new-archimate-3-1-standard/15697 "2019-12-02T07:50:13Z")

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Archimate 3.1 is out for a few weeks now and brings some new improvements including a value stream element. When will Archimate 3.1 be available in Visual Paradigm?

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## [Togaf EA Projects with single Architecture Repository](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/togaf-ea-projects-with-single-architecture-repository/15610)

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**Author:** [@cs00657](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/u/cs00657)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 24, 2019, 5:29pm UTC](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/togaf-ea-projects-with-single-architecture-repository/15610 "2019-11-24T17:29:04Z")

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Good day, Is it possible to use a single project (Togaf) for more then one deliverable or architecture. Usually you would like to have one Architecture Repository that contains all your collateral. Looking at the Visu…

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## [How to translate some element headers?](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/how-to-translate-some-element-headers/15624)

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**Author:** [@RVovk71](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/u/RVovk71)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 31, 2019, 11:14am UTC](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/how-to-translate-some-element-headers/15624 "2019-10-31T11:14:39Z")

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Hi all! I try to customize deliverable report in Togaf project. My target goal now - fully lokallzed document, but I didn’t find gow to replace headers on some elements. By example, titles of columns “Description of Imp…

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## [Labelling "Investment Point" in Transition Timeline (how to(](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/labelling-investment-point-in-transition-timeline-how-to/15377)

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**Author:** [@brynwales](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/u/brynwales)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2019, 8:18am UTC](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/labelling-investment-point-in-transition-timeline-how-to/15377 "2019-07-10T08:18:44Z")

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hi, on the “Transition Timeline” diagram, how do I label the “investment points” please? The guide says: \[Optional\] Indicate any major milestones below the timeline. To do this, right click on the timeline and select A…

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## [EA Tailoring - Can I add/edit the steps within an ADM activity?](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/ea-tailoring-can-i-add-edit-the-steps-within-an-adm-activity/15179)

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**Author:** [@ronnie.alvarez](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/u/ronnie.alvarez)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 15, 2019, 3:31am UTC](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/ea-tailoring-can-i-add-edit-the-steps-within-an-adm-activity/15179 "2019-04-15T03:31:27Z")

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I want to make the following changes to an ADM activity: Add/edit the step text Edit the instruction and example Is it possible? If yes, how does it work?

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## [Can I include our own budget requirements report to Organizational Model for EA?](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/can-i-include-our-own-budget-requirements-report-to-organizational-model-for-ea/15115)

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**Author:** [@divina.beltran](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/u/divina.beltran)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2019, 12:43am UTC](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/can-i-include-our-own-budget-requirements-report-to-organizational-model-for-ea/15115 "2019-03-25T00:43:39Z")

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As title. I’d like to attach our budget requirements report created externally into Visual Paradigm’s TOGAF Guide-through process. Is it possible?

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## [How to reuse ArchiMate shape created in another diagram?](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/how-to-reuse-archimate-shape-created-in-another-diagram/15052)

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**Author:** [@elmer.oliver](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/u/elmer.oliver)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2019, 7:25am UTC](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/how-to-reuse-archimate-shape-created-in-another-diagram/15052 "2019-03-04T07:25:25Z")

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When I am drawing ArchiMate diagram under TOGAF Guide-Through, how do I re-use shapes that were created in another diagram?
