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# Create a diagram for a business capability map

# Create a diagram for a business capability map {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
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* Updated October 4, 2024
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Create and model your business capability map using the Enterprise Modeling and Visualization.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_apm.apm_user

## Procedure

1. Navigate to WorkspacesEnterprise Architecture Workspace.
2. Open the Modeling page by selecting the Enterprise Modeling and Visualization icon (![Modeling]()).
3. Select the New drop-down menu.
4. Select Business capability map.
5. On the Create a business capability map form, fill in the details.  
   For field information, see [Create a business capability map form](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/duokW86IJa6VadtzU7Gsqg "Creating artifacts for the business capability hierarchy map helps you to update the capability hierarchy directly in the map using Enterprise Modeling and Visualization.").
6. Select Create diagram.

## Result

The capability diagram gets created and opened in a new tab. You can add new capabilities and business applications to the map and edit it as required. The artifact gets added to the Architectural Artifacts related list for
the capability.
**Related tasks**   

* [Update a business capability map](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/aHdrTQM~zTEHA23GC1ilhQ "Modify an existing business capability map by adding new capabilities, business applications, or changing the hierarchy of the existing capabilities.")

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