Chapter 4 Building Application Layer Diagrams
You can create the following objects in a service-oriented diagram:
| Object | Tool | Symbol | Description |
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| Architecture Area | 
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An abstract object for grouping other objects. See "Architecture Areas (EAM)" in the Building Business Layer Diagrams chapter. |
| Role | 
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A set of responsibilities. See "Roles (EAM)" in the Building Business Layer Diagrams chapter. |
| Process | 
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An ordering of tasks. See "Processes (EAM)" in the Building Business Layer Diagrams chapter. |
| Application Service | 
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An externally visible unit of functionality. See Application and Business Services (EAM). |
| Business Service | 
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A service offered by an organization. See Application and Business Services (EAM). |
| System | 
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A packaged application. See Systems, Applications, and Databases (EAM). |
| Application | 
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A computer program. See Systems, Applications, and Databases (EAM). |
| Database | 
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A database. See Systems, Applications, and Databases (EAM). |
| Component | 
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A replaceable part of an application. See Components (EAM). |
| Contract | 
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An agreement between services. See Contracts (EAM). |
| Application Link | 
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A link between elements in an application layer diagram. See Application Links (EAM). |
Symbol Icon and Detail modes
Most EAM objects can be displayed as icons or as boxes that can display additional properties and sub-objects. You can toggle between the Icon and Detail modes via the contextual menu, or by pressing CTRL+Q. You can control the default mode, and the information displayed in each mode through the options available by selecting Tools →Display Preferences.
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