Documentation

• Part I: Introduction to ArchiMate and Enterprise Architectur...
• Chapter 1: Understanding ArchiMate
• What is ArchiMate? An Open and Independent Modeling Language...
• The Role of ArchiMate in Enterprise Architecture (EA)
• Benefits of ArchiMate: Precision, Lean Structure, and Vendor...
• ArchiMate 3.2: Latest Enhancements and Specification Overvie...
• Chapter 2: The ArchiMate Framework
• The Core Framework: Nine Cells of Business, Application, and...
• The Full Framework: Adding Strategy, Motivation, Physical, a...
• Understanding Aspects: Active Structure (Nouns), Behavior (V...
• Part II: Hands-on Modeling with Visual Paradigm
• Chapter 3: Getting Started with Visual Paradigm
• Overview of Visual Paradigm Desktop vs. VP Online
• Setting Up Your First ArchiMate Project
• The Certified ArchiMate 3.2 Toolset Environment
• Chapter 4: Core Modeling Techniques
• Visual Modeling Basics: Drag-and-Drop, Precise Positioning, ...
• Using Nesting to Represent Structural Relationships.
• The Semantic Use of Colors and Notational Cues for Layers.
• Importing and Exporting Models via the ArchiMate Model Excha...
• Part III: AI-Powered ArchiMate Modeling
• Chapter 5: Instant Diagram Generation with AI
• Introduction to the AI Diagram Generator: Turning Text into ...
• How the AI Interprets Context and Intent
• Prompt Engineering for ArchiMate: Best Practices for High-Le...
• Hands-on: Generating a Multi-Layer Model from a Single Topic
• Chapter 6: The AI Chatbot as an Architectural Co-pilot
• Conversational Refinement: Adding Components and Updating Pr...
• Intelligent Impact Analysis: Querying the AI to Trace Change...
• Generating Detailed Reports and Documentation from Visual Mo...
• Part IV: Mastering ArchiMate Viewpoints
• Chapter 7: Navigating the 26 Official Viewpoints
• Why Viewpoints Matter: Addressing Specific Stakeholder Conce...
• Basic Viewpoints: Organization, Technology, and Layered View...
• Motivation Viewpoints: Stakeholder, Goal, and Requirement Re...
• Strategy Viewpoints: Capability Maps, Resource Maps, and Val...
• Implementation & Migration Viewpoints: Project and Migration...
• Chapter 8: Automating Viewpoint Creation with AI
• Selecting Official Viewpoints in the AI Diagram Tool
• Examples of AI-Generated Viewpoints: From Business Process t...
• Creating Custom Viewpoints for Unique Organizational Standar...
• Part V: Advanced Integration and Frameworks
• Chapter 9: ArchiMate and the TOGAF ADM
• Mapping ArchiMate Layers to TOGAF ADM Phases
• Using the TOGAF ADM Guide-Through Process in Visual Paradigm
• Automating Deliverables and Archiving in the Architecture Re...
• Chapter 10: Cross-Layer Dependencies
• Modeling Business-IT Alignment.
• Advanced Relationships: Serving, Realization, and Influence
• Bridging to other standards: Linking ArchiMate with BPMN and...
• Part VI: Real-World Applications and Use Cases
• Chapter 11: Case Studies in AI-Driven EA
• Digital Transformation: Modeling As-Is vs. To-Be States
• Cloud Migration: Visualizing AWS/Azure Infrastructure Depend...
• GRC Audit Tracing: Linking GDPR Requirements to Secure Stora...
• Chapter 12: Best Practices and Future Trends
• Hybrid Modeling: Combining AI Speed with Manual Precision
• Collaborative Modeling Workshops with Real-Time AI Feedback
• The Future of Generative AI in Enterprise Architecture (2026...
• Appendices
• ArchiMate Notation Quick Reference
• ArchiMate Relationship Summary Table
• Glossary of Terms

• Module 1: Foundations of Agile Modeling with UML 2.5
• The Importance of Modeling
• Principles of Agile Modeling:
• UML 2.5 Overview
• Practical 1: Setup Visual Paradigm
• Module 2: The Driver – Use Case Driven Requirements
• Use Case View
• Identifying Actors
• Use Case Relationships
• Practical 2: Hands-on Use Case Modeling
• Module 3: The Skeleton – The 7 Structural UML Diagrams
• Class and Object Diagrams
• Package Diagrams
• Component Diagrams
• Composite Structure Diagrams
• Deployment Diagrams
• Profile Diagrams
• Practical 3: Structural Implementation
• Module 4: The Heartbeat – The 7 Behavioral UML Diagrams
• Activity Diagrams
• Sequence Diagrams
• Communication Diagrams
• State Machine Diagrams
• Interaction Overview Diagrams
• Timing Diagrams
• Interaction Reuse
• Practical 4: Behavioral Simulation
• Module 5: Agile Architecture and Implementation Workflows
• Architecture-Centric Development:
• Collaborations and Mechanisms
• Agile Code Engineering
• Practical 5: Implementation in Visual Paradigm

• Preface
• 1. Foundation and Project Vision
• 1.1 Defining System Scope
• 1.2 Problem Description
• 1.3 Stakeholder and User Identification
• 2. Initial Use Case Modeling
• 2.1 Identification of Actors and Use Cases
• 2.2 Generating Candidate Use Cases
• 2.3 Visualizing the Model
• 3. Use Case Refinement and Relationships
• 3.1 Intelligent Relationship Identification
• 3.2 Automated Refinement
• 4. Detailed Use Case Specification
• 4.1 AI-Powered Description Generation
• 4.2 Collaborative Refinement
• 5. Behavioral and Structural Design
• 5.1 Behavior Modeling (Activity Diagrams)
• 5.2 Interaction Modeling (Sequence Diagrams)
• 5.3 Static Structure (Class Diagrams)
• 5.4 Data Modeling (ERDs)
• 6. Scenario Analysis and Logic Validation
• 6.1 Scenario Breakdown
• 6.2 Decision Matrix Analysis
• 7. Quality Assurance and Testing
• 7.1 Automated Test Case Creation
• 7.2 Requirements Validation
• 8. Comprehensive Reporting and Documentation
• 8.1 PlantUML Diagram Reporting
• 8.2 Software Design Document (SDD) Generation
• 8.3 Project Glossary Management

• 1. Introduction & Overview
• What's New: AI-Powered TOGAF ADM in Visual Paradigm
• Why AI Matters for Enterprise Architects in 2026
• How AI Integrates with the TOGAF Guide-Through Workflow
• 2. AI Across the ADM Phases - Quick Reference
• Summary Table - Manual vs AI-Assisted Processes in Every Pha...
• Common AI Artifacts (ArchiMate Diagrams, Radar Charts, Gap V...
• 3. Preliminary Phase - Smart Foundation Setup
• AI for Scoping Enterprise Organizations & Impacted Units
• Performing Enterprise Architecture Maturity Assessment with ...
• Confirming Governance Frameworks & Generating Diagrams
• Developing the Request for Architecture Work (Project Plan &...
• 4. Phase A - Architecture Vision
• AI-Generated Solution Concept & High-Level Objectives
• Business Capability Assessment Radar Chart with AI
• IT Capability Assessment & Maturity Review Automation
• 5. Phase B - Business Architecture
• Developing Baseline & Target Business Models with AI
• Performing Business Domain Gap Analysis - AI Visualization
• 6. Phase C - Information Systems Architectures
• AI for Baseline & Target Data Architecture Models
• AI-Generated Application Architecture & Domain Gap Analysis
• 7. Phase D - Technology Architecture
• Building Baseline & Target Technology Models Automatically
• 8. Phases E & F - Migration Planning & Implementation
• AI for Identifying Work Packages & Transition Architectures
• Generating Migration Roadmaps, Timelines & Confirmations
• 9. Practical Usage, Best Practices & Resources
• Step-by-Step: Using AI to Generate Artifacts from Descriptio...
• Reviewing, Editing & Refining AI Outputs Effectively
• Real-World Examples & Use Cases
• Traditional vs AI-Enhanced TOGAF Workflow Comparison
• 10. FAQ & Getting Started
• Frequently Asked Questions about AI in TOGAF Guide-Through
• Ready to Accelerate Your Projects? Try the Features Today

• Module 1: Introduction to UML and the AI Transformation
• From "Drawing Chores" to "Articulation"
• The "Architect with a CAD System" vs. "Sketch Artist"
• Navigating the Ecosystem
• Module 2: Requirement Analysis and Domain Discovery
• Overcoming the "Blank Canvas"
• AI-Powered Textual Analysis
• Guided Discovery with the 10-Step Wizard
• Module 3: Functional Modeling and Use Case Elaboration
• Defining System Boundaries
• Narrative to Activity Diagram Transformation
• Iterative Use Case Refinement
• Module 4: Mastery of Structural Modeling (The Static View)
• AI Class Diagram Generation
• Object-Oriented Fundamentals
• Validating Rules with Object Diagrams
• Instant Architectural Structuring
• Module 5: Modeling Behavioral Dynamics and Interactions
• Conversational Sequence Diagrams
• Diagram Touch-Up" Technology
• Sequence Refinement from Use Cases
• State Machine Dynamics
• Module 6: Infrastructure and Deployment Modeling
• Component Architecture
• Deployment Mapping
• Module 7: Advanced Frameworks and Design Integrity
• The C4 Model Hierarchy
• Enterprise Architecture with ArchiMate
• Module 8: Professional Engineering and Global Collaboration
• From Model to Implementation
• Round-Trip Engineering
• Team Collaboration