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# Create an architectural document

# Create an architectural document {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated September 10, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Create an architectural document in the Enterprise Architecture Workspace. An Architectural document captures and governs architecture information generated from diagrams.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_apm.apm_user

## Procedure

1. Navigate to WorkspaceEnterprise Architecture Workspace.
2. Open the Portfolio List view by selecting the Portfolio icon ![Portfolio icon]().
3. Select the expand row icon (![Expand Row icon]()) next to Information Portfolio.
4. Select Architectural Documents.
5. Select New.
6. Enter a name and select an architectural category.  
   Note:  
   By default, the format is set to Document.
7. Select Create.  
   An artifact gets created.  
   You can see the following tabs:
   * Artifact content
   * Details
   * Related entities
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**Related concepts**   

* [Working with the document templates](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/rEqi7rNEIUbkmgQfgvQ13w "Document Templates define how architectural documents are generated from diagrams and architectural artifacts in Enterprise Architecture Workspace.")  
**Related tasks**   

* [View all architectural documents](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/x5PtMgagpPKXARBg5ZJjjQ "View all architectural documents that are automatically generated from the diagrams page and the documents that are manually created.")
* [Edit artifact content of an architectural document](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/7gPlEG1XHqKoYKZqcEH_eg "Edit artifact content of an architectural document.")
* [Edit an architectural document details](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/t~LAyEUkxWJu5wqhzoaL_Q "Edit an architectural document to update or modify details.")
* [Add a related entity to an architectural document](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/fv23CId8MItIIt1_rO4oGA "Associate an architectural artifact to existing entities such as business capabilities, business applications, digital integrations, and digital interfaces. The association creates a relationship between the artifact and related entities.")
* [Delete an architectural document](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/~Qua2iglhe4bu34Ssa_2ZA "Delete a draft version of an architectural document that you no longer require.")
* [Generate a document from a diagram](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/hVFG2zQDCRtb4g898KYLow "Generate documents from the Enterprise Modeling and Visualization diagrams page.")
* [View documents for a diagram](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/KGAtsr02tDKNBaEufBXcUw "View documents that are generated for a diagram from the Enterprise Modeling and Visualization diagrams page.")  
**Related reference**   

* [Manage artifact content](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/FiWwzlwxye_dmyWWcXKqsQ "Manage artifact content of an architectural document performing actions such as creating new versions, sharing the document with users or groups.")

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