Author Architecture Models
Model the physical, functional, and logical architecture of a system. Create visual representations with components, ports, and connections. Components represent architectural systems or subsystems to be used in system design. You can decompose components to add detail and define hierarchical relationships, and you can reuse and reference components across composition models. Convert to architecture model and subsystem references to reuse architectural designs across components. Create variant components and implement multiple design alternatives or variants, chosen based on programmatic rules.
Specify information exchange between components with data interfaces, physical interfaces, and value types using the Interface Editor. A data interface defines the type, dimensions, units, and structure of the data contained within a port and exchanged between components. You can define interfaces locally that are saved with the model, or you can define interfaces in a System Composer™ interface data dictionary to be used across models.
Add and edit intrinsic or operational parameters for architectural design on components and architectures using the Parameter Editor. Promote parameters from components contained in the model to a top-level architecture.
Author edit-time checks for System Composer or define customizations using sl_refresh_customizations
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Blocks
Component | Add components to architecture model (Since R2019a) |
Reference Component | Link to architectural definition or Simulink behavior (Since R2019a) |
Variant Component | Add components with alternative designs (Since R2019a) |
Adapter | Connect components with different interfaces (Since R2019a) |
Classes
Functions
Tools
Interface Editor | Create and author interfaces in local and shared interface data dictionaries (Since R2019a) |
Parameter Editor | Add, edit, and promote parameters for architectures and components (Since R2022b) |
Topics
- Compose Architectures Visually
Create architecture models using built-in model element types, such as components, ports, and connections.
- Decompose and Reuse Components
Configure components for reuse across models.
- Define Port Interfaces Between Components
Learn about port interfaces that define the connections between components.
- Use Property Inspector in System Composer
View and edit element properties in System Composer.
- Extract Architecture from Simulink Model
Export Simulink® models as architecture models.
- Export Architecture Model to Software or AUTOSAR Architecture
Export your architecture model to a model of a different architecture type.