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Reuse ArchiMate® elements in non-ArchiMate models

An ArchiMate® element can be reused, that is, depicted on other (non-)ArchiMate models, as long as its object type is allowed for these models by the ARIS Method and filter.

Procedure. Procedure

  1. Select the ArchiMate® element.

  2. Click Copy Copy or use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + C.

  3. Change to the relevant model.

  4. Click Paste Paste or use the keyboard shortcut CTRL + V.

  5. Click the position in the model at which you want to paste the object.

You reused the ArchiMate® element as occurrence copy. If you want to use it as definition copy, click Paste Paste > Definition copy in the Start tab bar.

Tip

Reused ArchiMate® elements share a single object definition. A change in one of its attributes, for example, its name, will immediately be visible in all models where this object occurs.