You can build TOGAF Viewpoints using Explorer diagrams. Explorer diagrams have a Type property that is used to specialize the diagram. Different Analytic Collections are presented in the Heat Map Manager based on the Explorer diagram type.
The following TOGAF 9 Viewpoints are supported by applicable Explorer diagram types:
▪Application and User Location Diagram
▪Application Communication Diagram
▪Business Footprint Diagram
▪Business Service Information Diagram
▪Class Hierarchy Diagram
▪Data Entity/Data Component Diagram
▪Data Dissemination Diagram
▪Event Diagram
▪Goal/Objective/Service Diagram
▪Platform Decomposition Diagram
▪Project Context Diagram
▪Software Distribution Diagram
To create a TOGAF viewpoint diagram
1 Create a new diagram of type Explorer.
2 In the New Diagram dialog box, select a Viewpoint.
3 To access the sets of analytics that you can run on the diagram to build the view, with the diagram open and in focus, click View > Heat Map Manager.
A different set of analytics is presented in the Heat Map Manager for each diagram type.
Next
The Explorer (Browser) has a TOGAF 9-specific pane that automatically groups the Explorer diagrams representing the viewpoints of TOGAF 9 ADM, based on the Type value of the Explorer diagram. The type property value is displayed on the Explorer within <brackets>, so that viewers of the architecture can easily see the different viewpoints.