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Frequently Asked Questions about AI in TOGAF Guide-Through
We’ve compiled the most common questions architects and teams ask about the new AI enhancements in Visual Paradigm’s TOGAF Guide-Through. These answers will help you understand how the feature works, what to expect, and how to get the best results.
1. What exactly does the AI do in the TOGAF Guide-Through?
The AI acts as an intelligent assistant within the familiar step-by-step TOGAF ADM navigator. When you provide a natural language description of your business context, problem, current state, or desired outcome, the AI instantly generates relevant, TOGAF- and ArchiMate-compliant artifacts such as:
- ArchiMate diagrams (baseline, target, transition, solution concept, governance, impacted units, gaps, etc.)
- Radar/spider charts (maturity assessment, business/IT capability)
- Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
- Migration roadmaps and transition timelines
All outputs are fully editable in Visual Paradigm’s powerful editor — the AI gives you a strong, professional starting point in seconds.
2. Which ADM phases and activities have AI support?
AI assistance is built into most activities that involve creating complex artifacts across the entire ADM cycle:
- Preliminary Phase: scoping, maturity assessment, governance modeling, project plan
- Phase A: solution concept, capability assessments, maturity review
- Phase B: baseline/target business models, gap visualization
- Phase C: baseline/target data & application models, gap visualization
- Phase D: baseline/target technology models
- Phases E & F: work packages, transition architectures, WBS, migration roadmaps & timelines
Not every single sub-step has AI, but all major modeling and visualization tasks do.
3. Is the AI output 100% accurate and ready to use without changes?
The AI produces high-quality, standards-compliant starting points based on TOGAF best practices — but it’s not infallible. Accuracy depends heavily on the clarity and detail of your input description. You should always review and refine outputs to incorporate your organization’s specific context, terminology, constraints, or nuances. Think of AI as a very capable first draft that saves you 80–90% of the work.
4. Do I need special skills or prompts to get good AI results?
No special prompting skills are required. Write in plain, natural English — the clearer and more specific your description, the better the output. A few good sentences describing the current state, goals, pain points, and constraints usually work best. You can always regenerate with more detail if the first result needs improvement.
5. Is my data secure? Does Visual Paradigm use my project information to train the AI?
Your project data and descriptions remain private and are not used to train any models. Visual Paradigm processes your inputs securely within the tool (desktop or cloud edition). No data is shared with third parties for training purposes. The AI is designed with enterprise-grade privacy and compliance in mind.
6. Can I use the generated artifacts in official deliverables and audits?
Yes — once you have reviewed, refined, and approved the outputs, they are fully yours. All AI-generated artifacts are created in standard ArchiMate and TOGAF formats and can be included in Architecture Definition Documents, presentations, audits, or regulatory submissions. The traceability and editability ensure they meet enterprise governance requirements.
7. What if my organization has very specific naming conventions or custom frameworks?
The AI generates based on standard TOGAF and ArchiMate, but because everything is fully editable, you can easily apply your organization’s naming conventions, stereotypes, color schemes, or custom extensions after generation. Many teams save refined templates for reuse in future projects.
8. Does the AI replace enterprise architects?
No. The AI handles repetitive, time-consuming tasks (drawing, initial structuring, consistency checking) so architects can focus on higher-value work: strategic thinking, stakeholder alignment, business understanding, risk management, and decision-making. It’s a powerful amplifier of your expertise, not a replacement.
9. Can I try the AI features before purchasing?
Yes! The AI enhancements are available in the free trial of Visual Paradigm. Download the latest version, start a new TOGAF project, and experience the Guide-Through with AI assistance right away — no credit card required.
10. How often is the AI being improved?
Visual Paradigm continuously refines the AI based on real-world usage, user feedback, and advancements in AI technology. Updates are released regularly, and existing users receive new capabilities automatically.
Still have questions?
We’re here to help. Feel free to reach out via support or our community forums — we’re happy to guide you through your first AI-assisted TOGAF project.
Ready to see the answers in action? Download Visual Paradigm today and start your free trial — explore the AI-powered TOGAF Guide-Through and discover how it can transform your enterprise architecture workflow.