Change the appearance of ArchiMate models

Various options exist to change the appearance of a new ArchiMate 3.x model. In the following steps, the procedure using the Explorer of ARIS Architect and <abd> client is described.

Prerequisites

The model is open for editing in ARIS Architect or ARIS Designer client.

Procedure

  1. Click ARIS > Help. The start page of the help opens in the browser.
  2. Click Working with ARIS. The ARIS help opens in a new browser tab.
  3. In the Contents tab, click Create models > ARIS models. Click a topic of your choice to change the model appearance, for example:

    - Align model items to the grid

    - Match size of model items

    - Change arrangement of overlapping model items

    - Place model attributes

  4. Select Use objects > Basics to edit an object, for example:

    - Change object size

    - Fill object with a solid color

    - Format painter

    - Place object attributes

  5. Return to the model tab to edit the model accordingly.
  6. Click Save Save.

The model appearance is changed according to your needs.