2 If you have not already done so, import the reference models into the System Architect encyclopedia: Select Tools > iRMA Utilities > Import FEA XML and then select the FEA XML file (FEA_XML_Doc_Rev_1.4.xml file) that you have downloaded.
When a message asking if you want to rebuild parent-child relationships appears, click Yes.
While the file is being imported, you receive a message asking if you would like to remove old reference model definitions. Unless you have previously imported reference model definitions, select No.
3 Wait until you see the “Successfully Imported” notification (depending on your computers speed, this process can take several minutes).
Create a Business Reference Model diagram
1 Create a new diagram of type Business Reference Model in your encyclopedia.
You can name the diagram with any name that you like; this will be a reference diagram, so you can call it “Business Reference Model”.
2 On the diagram, select the BRM symbol on the toolbar and draw one on the diagram.
Any name will do; the default is BRM_1; you can name it “BRM”.
3 Double‑click the definition of this BRM symbol.
4 Click Choices of the Child Business Areas property on the Introduction tab.
Because you have imported the FEA Reference Model XML file, the encyclopedia is now populated with a number of Business Areas. Select them all and drag-and-drop them into the Child Business Areas property list block. Now, you must name some Child Business Areas and each of these areas should have some BRM Lines of Business, which in turn must name some BRM Sub-Function. Click OK.
5 Select Reports, iRMA Reports, BRM Report by Reference Model. to generate a report in Microsoft Word that lists the BRM Reference Model and shows the Systems that are aligned to each part of it.
