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ArchiMate constraint
A constraint represents a factor that prevents or obstructs the realization of goals.
Examples:
Specific technology that is to be used to implement a system.
Time or budget constraints on the process for implementing a system.
Legal constraints on the functioning of a system.
This element can be visualized on the following ArchiMate Viewpoints:
Basic Viewpoints
Composition
ArchiMate Layered Viewpoint
Motivation Viewpoints
ArchiMate Goal Realization Viewpoint
ArchiMate Requirements Realization Viewpoint
ArchiMate Motivation Viewpoint
Implementation and Migration Viewpoints
ArchiMate Implementation and Migration Viewpoint
See also
ArchiMate elements