ArchiMate Metamodel
An association models a relationship between concepts that is not covered by another, more specific relationship.
An association relationship is always allowed between two elements, or between a relationship and an element.
The association relationship can be used when drawing a first high-level model where relationships are initially denoted in a generic way, and later refined to show more specific relationship types. In the metamodel pictures, some specific uses of the association relationship are explicitly shown.
Figure 138 : Class Architecture Diagram (automatic)
Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
boolean directed [1..1] | Denotes whether the relationship is directed |