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1: Preparation
Download and import the latest FEA Reference Model XML file
1 Download the latest FEA XML file containing the reference models. The latest XML file can be downloaded from.
www.whitehouse.gov/omb/assets/fea_docs/FEA_XML_Doc_Rev_2_3.xml
2 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_2.3.xml) that you have downloaded.
While the file is being imported, you will receive a message asking if you want to rebuild parent/child relationships. Click Yes.
While the file is being imported, you will 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 computer’s speed, this process can take several minutes).
Create a Service Reference Model Diagram
1 Create a new diagram of type Service 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 “Service Reference Model”.
2 On the diagram, select the SRM symbol on the toolbar and draw one on the diagram.
Any name will do; the default is SRM_1. You can name it “SRM”.
3 Double‑click the definition of this SRM symbol.
4 Click Choices of the Child Service Domains property on the Introduction tab.
Because you have imported the FEA Reference Model XML file, the encyclopedia is now populated with a number of SRM Service Domains. Select them all and drag-and-drop them into the Child Service Domains property list block. Click OK to close all dialogs.
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5 Select the SRM symbol on the diagram, and choose Tools > iRMA Utilities > Build Diagram Hierarchy.
The SRM is built, based on the information imported into this encyclopedia from the FEA XML file. This will take several minutes. The hierarchy reflects the SRM, and include the SRM service domain, SRM service type, and SRM service component.
See also
Service Reference Model