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Dragon1 Excel: Architecture Visualization Engine & Viewer

Dragon1 supports the direct generation of architecture visualizations from Microsoft Excel files, as well as JSON and REST APIs, instantly in the Viewer.

Beyond visualization, you can save imported data as entity objects in the Architecture Repository, enabling a professional, data-driven approach to EA.

Dragon1 Excel Import Export

Generate Diagrams in the Viewer

Dragon1 is the premier SaaS platform for Enterprise Architecture & Transformation. Create blueprints, landscapes, heatmaps, and roadmaps to guide innovation and support complex decision-making.

Popular Diagrams to Generate:

  • • Strategy Maps
  • • Business Capability Maps
  • • EA Blueprints
  • • Application Landscapes
  • • IT Landscapes
  • • Data Landscapes
Process Application Landscape

Example of an application landscape generated directly from Excel data in the Viewer.

ArchiMate and Standards Modeling

Detailed modeling view showing relationships between business and IT layers.

Leverage Industry Standards

Dragon1 isn't just for pictures; it's a modeling powerhouse. By importing your data into specific classes, you can generate diagrams that adhere to ArchiMate, BPMN, and UML standards without needing to be an expert in the notation.

Standardized Modeling Templates:

  • • ArchiMate Views
  • • BPMN Process Flows
  • • Business Model Canvas
  • • Customer Journey Maps
  • • UML Component Diagrams
  • • TOGAF Architecture Views
IT Infrastructure Landscape

Visualizing the technical 'backbone' including Cloud, On-Premise, and Edge computing.

Map Your IT Infrastructure

Bridge the gap between business strategy and technical reality. Dragon1 allows you to visualize your entire IT landscape, from server racks and cloud instances to IoT devices and network protocols, ensuring your infrastructure supports your scaling ambitions.

Cloud & SaaS Integration

Model Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud components alongside your local systems for a true hybrid overview.

Security & Compliance Layers

Visualize firewalls, encryption nodes, and access points to ensure data integrity across your supply chain.

IoT & Edge Devices

Map sensors and smart-farming devices directly to your data centers to manage real-time data flows.

How to Get Started

1

Create a trial account and log in to the platform.

2

Download the Example Excel Sheet.

3

Edit your data and navigate to the Viewer Application.

4

Upload your Excel file in the Viewer.

5

See your architecture, processes, data, and IT Infrastructure visualized.

Use the time-lapse player's bar and dashboard panel for great insights and analytics

Saving Data as Entity Objects

Dragon1 automatically creates repository objects from your Excel. Ensure "Data Lossless" import by tagging your columns correctly:

• id• name • class• description • tags• type • owner• status • risk• securitylevel

Extra fields are mapped into the entity data attribute in JSON format. Choose from over 300+ predefined classes.

Dragon1 Import Interface

Full Excel Round Trip

Importing is just the start. Export any visualization back to XLSX, edit it in Microsoft Excel, and re-import it. Choose File > Export > Excel in the Architecture Repository or Visual Designer.

Architecture Center

The Architecture Center

Many organizations use Dragon1 to build a central Architecture Center. By reusing Excel data from other systems, you can quickly create a consistent set of visualizations to embed on your intranet.

Success in digital transformation relies on accessible, up-to-date blueprints that everyone can understand.

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