archimate

Enterprise Architecture Diagram Generator (ArchiMate)

Quick Start: Add !include <archimate/Archimate> → Declare typed elements → Connect with Rel_* macros → Group into layers with rectangle → Wrap in ```plantuml fence.

⚠️ IMPORTANT: Always use ```plantuml or ```puml code fence. NEVER use ```text — it will NOT render as a diagram.

Critical Rules

Every diagram starts with @startuml and ends with @enduml
Must include !include <archimate/Archimate> before using any macros
Element syntax: Layer_Type(alias, "Label")
Relationship syntax: Rel_Type(fromAlias, toAlias, "label")
Use rectangle "Layer" { ... } to group elements into ArchiMate layers
Directional suffixes _Up, _Down, _Left, _Right control relationship direction

Element Macros

Business Layer

Macro	ArchiMate Element
`Business_Actor(id, "Label")`	Business Actor
`Business_Role(id, "Label")`	Business Role
`Business_Process(id, "Label")`	Business Process
`Business_Function(id, "Label")`	Business Function
`Business_Service(id, "Label")`	Business Service
`Business_Event(id, "Label")`	Business Event
`Business_Interface(id, "Label")`	Business Interface
`Business_Collaboration(id, "Label")`	Business Collaboration
`Business_Object(id, "Label")`	Business Object
`Business_Product(id, "Label")`	Business Product
`Business_Contract(id, "Label")`	Business Contract
`Business_Representation(id, "Label")`	Business Representation

Application Layer

Macro	ArchiMate Element
`Application_Component(id, "Label")`	Application Component
`Application_Service(id, "Label")`	Application Service
`Application_Function(id, "Label")`	Application Function
`Application_Interface(id, "Label")`	Application Interface
`Application_Process(id, "Label")`	Application Process
`Application_Interaction(id, "Label")`	Application Interaction
`Application_Event(id, "Label")`	Application Event
`Application_Collaboration(id, "Label")`	Application Collaboration
`Application_DataObject(id, "Label")`	Application Data Object

Technology Layer

Macro	ArchiMate Element
`Technology_Device(id, "Label")`	Technology Device
`Technology_Node(id, "Label")`	Technology Node
`Technology_SystemSoftware(id, "Label")`	System Software
`Technology_Artifact(id, "Label")`	Technology Artifact
`Technology_CommunicationNetwork(id, "Label")`	Communication Network
`Technology_Path(id, "Label")`	Technology Path
`Technology_Service(id, "Label")`	Technology Service
`Technology_Process(id, "Label")`	Technology Process
`Technology_Function(id, "Label")`	Technology Function
`Technology_Interface(id, "Label")`	Technology Interface

Motivation Layer

Macro	ArchiMate Element
`Motivation_Stakeholder(id, "Label")`	Stakeholder
`Motivation_Driver(id, "Label")`	Driver
`Motivation_Assessment(id, "Label")`	Assessment
`Motivation_Goal(id, "Label")`	Goal
`Motivation_Outcome(id, "Label")`	Outcome
`Motivation_Principle(id, "Label")`	Principle
`Motivation_Requirement(id, "Label")`	Requirement
`Motivation_Constraint(id, "Label")`	Constraint
`Motivation_Value(id, "Label")`	Value

Strategy Layer

Macro	ArchiMate Element
`Strategy_Capability(id, "Label")`	Capability
`Strategy_Resource(id, "Label")`	Resource
`Strategy_CourseOfAction(id, "Label")`	Course of Action
`Strategy_ValueStream(id, "Label")`	Value Stream

Implementation Layer

Macro	ArchiMate Element
`Implementation_WorkPackage(id, "Label")`	Work Package
`Implementation_Deliverable(id, "Label")`	Deliverable
`Implementation_Plateau(id, "Label")`	Plateau
`Implementation_Gap(id, "Label")`	Gap
`Implementation_Event(id, "Label")`	Implementation Event

Relationship Macros

All relationships support directional suffixes: _Up, _Down, _Left, _Right.

Macro	ArchiMate Relationship	Line Style
`Rel_Composition(from, to, "label")`	Composition	Solid + filled diamond
`Rel_Aggregation(from, to, "label")`	Aggregation	Solid + open diamond
`Rel_Assignment(from, to, "label")`	Assignment	Solid + circle→triangle
`Rel_Realization(from, to, "label")`	Realization	Dotted + hollow triangle
`Rel_Serving(from, to, "label")`	Serving	Solid + arrow
`Rel_Triggering(from, to, "label")`	Triggering	Solid + filled triangle
`Rel_Flow(from, to, "label")`	Flow	Dashed + filled triangle
`Rel_Access(from, to, "label")`	Access	Dotted line
`Rel_Access_r(from, to, "label")`	Access (read)	Dotted + arrow
`Rel_Access_w(from, to, "label")`	Access (write)	Dotted + reverse arrow
`Rel_Influence(from, to, "label")`	Influence	Dashed + arrow
`Rel_Association(from, to, "label")`	Association	Solid line
`Rel_Specialization(from, to, "label")`	Specialization	Solid + hollow triangle

Quick Example

@startuml
!include <archimate/Archimate>
 
rectangle "Business"

Diagram Types

Type	Purpose	Key Macros	Example
Enterprise Landscape	Full B/A/T layered view	All layers	enterprise-landscape.md
Application Integration	App-to-app data flows	`Application_*`	application-integration.md
Technology Infrastructure	Infrastructure stack	`Technology_*`	technology-infrastructure.md
Business Capability	Capability map	`Strategy_`, `Business_`	business-capability.md
Migration Planning	Plateau-based roadmap	`Implementation_*`	migration-planning.md
Security Architecture	Security controls	`Technology_`, `Motivation_`	security-architecture.md
Data Architecture	Data flow & ownership	`Application_DataObject`, `Rel_Access_*`	data-architecture.md
DevOps Pipeline	CI/CD delivery chain	`Technology_`, `Application_`	devops-pipeline.md

Enterprise Architecture Diagram Generator (ArchiMate)

Quick Start: Add !include <archimate/Archimate> → Declare typed elements → Connect with Rel_* macros → Group into layers with rectangle → Wrap in ```plantuml fence.

⚠️ IMPORTANT: Always use ```plantuml or ```puml code fence. NEVER use ```text — it will NOT render as a diagram.

Critical Rules

Every diagram starts with @startuml and ends with @enduml
Must include !include <archimate/Archimate> before using any macros
Element syntax: Layer_Type(alias, "Label")
Relationship syntax: Rel_Type(fromAlias, toAlias, "label")
Use rectangle "Layer" { ... } to group elements into ArchiMate layers
Directional suffixes _Up, _Down, _Left, _Right control relationship direction

Element Macros

Business Layer

Macro	ArchiMate Element
`Business_Actor(id, "Label")`	Business Actor
`Business_Role(id, "Label")`	Business Role
`Business_Process(id, "Label")`	Business Process
`Business_Function(id, "Label")`	Business Function
`Business_Service(id, "Label")`	Business Service
`Business_Event(id, "Label")`	Business Event
`Business_Interface(id, "Label")`	Business Interface
`Business_Collaboration(id, "Label")`	Business Collaboration
`Business_Object(id, "Label")`	Business Object
`Business_Product(id, "Label")`	Business Product
`Business_Contract(id, "Label")`	Business Contract
`Business_Representation(id, "Label")`	Business Representation

Application Layer

Macro	ArchiMate Element
`Application_Component(id, "Label")`	Application Component
`Application_Service(id, "Label")`	Application Service
`Application_Function(id, "Label")`	Application Function
`Application_Interface(id, "Label")`	Application Interface
`Application_Process(id, "Label")`	Application Process
`Application_Interaction(id, "Label")`	Application Interaction
`Application_Event(id, "Label")`	Application Event
`Application_Collaboration(id, "Label")`	Application Collaboration
`Application_DataObject(id, "Label")`	Application Data Object

Technology Layer

Macro	ArchiMate Element
`Technology_Device(id, "Label")`	Technology Device
`Technology_Node(id, "Label")`	Technology Node
`Technology_SystemSoftware(id, "Label")`	System Software
`Technology_Artifact(id, "Label")`	Technology Artifact
`Technology_CommunicationNetwork(id, "Label")`	Communication Network
`Technology_Path(id, "Label")`	Technology Path
`Technology_Service(id, "Label")`	Technology Service
`Technology_Process(id, "Label")`	Technology Process
`Technology_Function(id, "Label")`	Technology Function
`Technology_Interface(id, "Label")`	Technology Interface

Motivation Layer

Macro	ArchiMate Element
`Motivation_Stakeholder(id, "Label")`	Stakeholder
`Motivation_Driver(id, "Label")`	Driver
`Motivation_Assessment(id, "Label")`	Assessment
`Motivation_Goal(id, "Label")`	Goal
`Motivation_Outcome(id, "Label")`	Outcome
`Motivation_Principle(id, "Label")`	Principle
`Motivation_Requirement(id, "Label")`	Requirement
`Motivation_Constraint(id, "Label")`	Constraint
`Motivation_Value(id, "Label")`	Value

Strategy Layer

Macro	ArchiMate Element
`Strategy_Capability(id, "Label")`	Capability
`Strategy_Resource(id, "Label")`	Resource
`Strategy_CourseOfAction(id, "Label")`	Course of Action
`Strategy_ValueStream(id, "Label")`	Value Stream

Implementation Layer

Macro	ArchiMate Element
`Implementation_WorkPackage(id, "Label")`	Work Package
`Implementation_Deliverable(id, "Label")`	Deliverable
`Implementation_Plateau(id, "Label")`	Plateau
`Implementation_Gap(id, "Label")`	Gap
`Implementation_Event(id, "Label")`	Implementation Event

Relationship Macros

All relationships support directional suffixes: _Up, _Down, _Left, _Right.

Macro	ArchiMate Relationship	Line Style
`Rel_Composition(from, to, "label")`	Composition	Solid + filled diamond
`Rel_Aggregation(from, to, "label")`	Aggregation	Solid + open diamond
`Rel_Assignment(from, to, "label")`	Assignment	Solid + circle→triangle
`Rel_Realization(from, to, "label")`	Realization	Dotted + hollow triangle
`Rel_Serving(from, to, "label")`	Serving	Solid + arrow
`Rel_Triggering(from, to, "label")`	Triggering	Solid + filled triangle
`Rel_Flow(from, to, "label")`	Flow	Dashed + filled triangle
`Rel_Access(from, to, "label")`	Access	Dotted line
`Rel_Access_r(from, to, "label")`	Access (read)	Dotted + arrow
`Rel_Access_w(from, to, "label")`	Access (write)	Dotted + reverse arrow
`Rel_Influence(from, to, "label")`	Influence	Dashed + arrow
`Rel_Association(from, to, "label")`	Association	Solid line
`Rel_Specialization(from, to, "label")`	Specialization	Solid + hollow triangle

Quick Example

@startuml
!include <archimate/Archimate>
 
rectangle "Business"

Diagram Types

Type	Purpose	Key Macros	Example
Enterprise Landscape	Full B/A/T layered view	All layers	enterprise-landscape.md
Application Integration	App-to-app data flows	`Application_*`	application-integration.md
Technology Infrastructure	Infrastructure stack	`Technology_*`	technology-infrastructure.md
Business Capability	Capability map	`Strategy_`, `Business_`	business-capability.md
Migration Planning	Plateau-based roadmap	`Implementation_*`	migration-planning.md
Security Architecture	Security controls	`Technology_`, `Motivation_`	security-architecture.md
Data Architecture	Data flow & ownership	`Application_DataObject`, `Rel_Access_*`	data-architecture.md
DevOps Pipeline	CI/CD delivery chain	`Technology_`, `Application_`	devops-pipeline.md

Documentation

Documentation

Enterprise Architecture Diagram Generator (ArchiMate)

Critical Rules

Element Macros

Business Layer

Application Layer

Technology Layer

Motivation Layer

Strategy Layer

Implementation Layer

Relationship Macros

Quick Example

Diagram Types

Documentation

archimate

Documentation

Enterprise Architecture Diagram Generator (ArchiMate)

Critical Rules

Element Macros

Business Layer

Application Layer

Technology Layer

Motivation Layer

Strategy Layer

Implementation Layer

Relationship Macros

Quick Example

Diagram Types