Enterprise Architecture (EA) extended shapes

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  • Updated March 24, 2026
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    • Use the Enterprise Architecture shapes to model current and future-state architectures in Enterprise Architecture Workspace.

    EA Extended shapes in Enterprise Modeling and Visualization

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

    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.

    Note:
    Connector ports on EA Extended 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.
    Table 1. EA extended shapes
    Shape name Description
    Control Control icon Represents a specific safeguard or mechanism implemented to mitigate risk or ensure conformance with policies, standards, or regulations.Used in EA to model governance and conformance frameworks. Links to GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) processes and associated risks.
    Digital Integration Digital integration icon Represents a logical integration point between systems or applications, enabling data exchange and interoperability. Models integration architecture for APIs, middleware, and connectors. Supports visualization of system dependencies and data flows.
    Digital Interface Digital interface icon Represents a user-facing or system-facing interface that enables interaction with applications or services. Captures UI/UX components or machine interfaces in EA diagrams. Links to applications and integration points for usability analysis.
    GRC Risk GRC Risk icon Represents a risk item identified within Governance, Risk, and Compliance processes, associated with business or IT operations. Enables risk modeling and impact analysis in EA. Links to controls, processes, and assets for mitigation planning.
    Product Capability Product capability icon Represents a specific functional capability offered by a product, and supporting business or technical needs. Helps architects map product features to business capabilities. Enables capability-based planning and product portfolio analysis.
    TRM Product TRM product icon A Technology Reference Model (TRM) Product represents a standardized technology component or product category defined in the TRM framework. Provides a reference for technology standardization and conformance. Supports technology lifecycle and roadmap planning.