Review: Sparx EA - Agile MBSE for Digital Twins
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| Function: Draw SysML | |
| Function: Simulate / Execute SysML | |
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- Easy-to-draw SysML diagram notation
- Supports plugin for integration with Requirements Management tools (DOORS import)
- Supports open standards for team modeling repository (MySQL) and Parametric diagram simulations (Open Modelica)
- Relatively low price
- Does not enforce OMG SysML wellformedness rules for syntax (notation) and semantics
- Suffers from tool featuritis and UX is gratuitously complex (needs extreme makeover)
- Crude extension mechanisms (Profiles, scripts)
- XMI interoperability does not work as advertised with competitive tools
- Recommended as a pragmatic SysML modeling tool that supports Agile MBSE and basic-level model simulations.
- Designated as a "Best Value" among competitive SysML modeling tools.
Review: Sparx EA - Agile MBSE for Digital Twins
- Product Name: Sparx Enterprise Architect (Sparx EA)
- Brand: Sparx Systems Pty Ltd.
- Description: SysML enterprise architecture modeling tool for MBSE applications. Utlimate Edition supports behavioral and parametric simulations.
- Reviewer: Editor DigitalEngineeringGroup.com
- Date: 12/10/2022
- Review Summary:
Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect (Sparx EA) is a commercial software tool for modeling, simulating, and analyzing complex systems. It is available in several editions, including the Ultimate edition, which includes the full range of features and capabilities. Some of the major features of Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect Ultimate edition include:
- Support for a wide range of standard modeling languages, including UML, SysML, and BPMN
- A user-friendly interface with a drag-and-drop modeling environment
- The ability to import and export models from other tools, such as MagicDraw and Enterprise Architect
- Tools for simulating, analyzing, and visualizing system behavior
- Built-in support for discrete-event, continuous-time, and hybrid simulation
- The ability to define custom simulation models and create custom simulation scenarios
Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect Ultimate edition supports a wide range of standard programming languages, including Java, C++, and Python. It is developed and sold by Sparx Systems, and its approximate cost will depend on the specific license and features purchased. It is difficult to estimate the approximate number of users of this tool, as it is a commercial product and the number of users may vary.
Overall, Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect Ultimate edition is a comprehensive and powerful tool for modeling, simulating, and analyzing complex systems. It has a user-friendly interface and supports a wide range of standard modeling languages, making it versatile and flexible. However, it is a commercial product and may not be suitable for all users or all modeling and simulation tasks.
Sparx EA is an excellent value when one considers its extensive feature set and relatively low price. Recommended as a MBSE tool that supports Agile MBSE methods and basic simulation of Parametric and Activity diagrams. Designated as a 'Best Value' among competitive SysML modeling tools.
- Editor Rating: 3.3 / 5 Stars
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