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# ArchiMate shapes

# ArchiMate shapes {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated June 9, 2026  
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ArchiMate® shapes are industry-standard elements used by enterprise architects to create diagrams that represent relationships across different domains of an enterprise. These shapes are used to model the business,
application, motivation, physical, strategy, and technology layers.

## ArchiMate shapes in the Enterprise Modeling and Visualization {#eaw-modeling-archimate-shapes__section_h4r_5dg_x2c}

You can add a shape to the canvas by either selecting the shape or by dragging the shape from the Shapes palette to the canvas.

You can also adjust the size of shapes by selecting a shape and then drag any of its edges or corner handles. Pulling outward increases the shape's dimensions, while dragging inward reduces its size.

To change the type of relationship between two ArchiMate shapes, select the connector between them and use the Relationship type drop-down that appears on the connector. For the full
list of relationship types and their visual styles, see [Shape connector properties in Enterprise Modeling and Visualization](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/8KNA~T8OKqtMB0lRY5_~Lw "When you select a connector between two shapes in an enterprise modeling diagram, a toolbar appears above the connector. Use the toolbar to define the relationship type or visual style of the connector.").  
Note:  
: Connector ports on ArchiMate shapes are bi-directional. You can use any connector port---top, bottom, left, or right---as either an input or an output when connecting shapes in a diagram.
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| Shape | Name |
|-|-|
| ![Implementation Event]() | Implementation Event |
| ![Gap]() | Gap |
| ![Work package]() | Work Package |
| ![Deliverable]() | Deliverable |
| ![Plateau]() | Plateau |
| ![Location]() | Location |
| ![Group]() | Group |
[Table 1. ArchiMate- Implementation and Migration]

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| Shape | Name |
|-|-|
| ![Add junction]() | And Junction |
| ![Or junction]() | Or Junction |
[Table 2. ArchiMate- Relationship Type]

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| Shape | Name |
|-|-|
| ![Business actor]() | Business Actor |
| ![Business collaboration]() | Business Collaboration |
| ![Business event]() | Business Event |
| ![Business function]() | Business Function |
| ![Business interaction]() | Business Interaction |
| ![Business interface]() | Business Interface |
| ![Business object]() | Business Object |
| ![Business process]() | Business Process |
| ![Business role]() | Business Role |
| ![Business service]() | Business Service |
| ![Contract]() | Contract |
| ![Product]() | Product |
| ![Representation]() | Representation |
[Table 3. ArchiMate- Business layer]

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| Shape | Name |
|-|-|
| ![Application collaboration]() | Application Collaboration |
| ![Application component]() | Application Component |
| ![Application event]() | Application Event |
| ![Application function]() | Application Function |
| ![Application interaction]() | Application Interaction |
| ![Application interface]() | Application Interface |
| ![Application process]() | Application Process |
| ![Application service]() | Application Service |
| ![Data object]() | Data Object |
[Table 4. ArchiMate- Application layer]

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| Shape | Name |
|-|-|
| ![Assesment]() | Assessment |
| ![Constraint]() | Constraint |
| ![Driver]() | Driver |
| ![Goal]() | Goal |
| ![Meaning]() | Meaning |
| ![Outcome]() | Outcome |
| ![Principle]() | Principle |
| ![Requirement]() | Requirement |
| ![Stakeholder]() | Stakeholder |
| ![Value]() | Value |
[Table 5. ArchiMate- Motivation]

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| Shape | Name |
|-|-|
| ![Equipment]() | Equipment |
| ![Facility]() | Facility |
| ![Material]() | Material |
[Table 6. ArchiMate- Physical]

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| Shape | Name |
|-|-|
| ![Capability]() | Capability |
| ![Course of action]() | Course of Action |
| ![Resource]() | Resource |
| ![Value stream]() | Value Stream |
[Table 7. ArchiMate- Strategy]

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| Shape | Name |
|-|-|
| ![Artifact]() | Artifact |
| ![Communication network]() | Communication Network |
| ![Path]() | Path |
| ![Device]() | Device |
| ![Technology function]() | Technology Function |
| ![Technology interface]() | Technology Interface |
| ![Technology service]() | Technology Service |
| ![Node]() | Node |
| ![System software]() | System Software |
| ![Technology collaboration]() | Technology Collaboration |
| ![Technology event]() | Technology Event |
| ![Technology interaction]() | Technology Interaction |
| ![Technology process]() | Technology Process |
[Table 8. ArchiMate- Technology]

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**Related concepts**   

* [Shape connector properties in Enterprise Modeling and Visualization](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/8KNA~T8OKqtMB0lRY5_~Lw "When you select a connector between two shapes in an enterprise modeling diagram, a toolbar appears above the connector. Use the toolbar to define the relationship type or visual style of the connector.")
* [Working with ArchiMate Shapes](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/JnosTLYqyUcfZsGkJxNEJw "Use ArchiMate shapes to build enterprise architecture diagrams that represent the relationships between business, application, and technology domains across your organization.")  
**Related tasks**   

* [Create diagram using ArchiMate shapes and add relationships](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/UObhkHgXwVdysKXmO0FLGg "Use the industry standard ArchiMate shapes to create modeling diagrams for your enterprise in the Enterprise Architecture Workspace.")