Model Properties

Selecting the top level node for a model in the Model Tree means that you can edit or view the following properties in the Properties Window.

 

The Main Tab

Name: The name of the ArchiMate model
File: The file name of the model (read-only)
Purpose: A space to enter a description of the purpose of the model


Editing the "Main" Properties for an ArchiMate model

In the "Purpose" text control, URLs that start with "http://" "https://" or "ftp://" will show as a hyperlink. Pressing the Ctrl / Command key will change the cursor to a "hand" cursor and you can open the link in a Browser.

 

The Properties Tab

For more information about creating and managing User Properties see User Properties.