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 ARIS Designer 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.