AUTOSAR type of ports in the components diagram

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asked Jan 9, 2024 in Wanted features by Ivan DImitrov

Is it possible to embed the lollipop symbols into the port square (and filled triangle too) in order to have AUTOSAR type ports, for example: https://www.btc-embedded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/elements_half-1920x1920-160.webp

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answered Mar 10 by dickmaley (4,160 points)

PlantUML doesn't have built-in specific support for AUTOSAR (AUTomotive Open System ARchitecture) diagrams. PlantUML is primarily designed for UML diagrams like class diagrams, sequence diagrams, use cases, and component diagrams.

However, you could potentially use PlantUML to create some AUTOSAR-like diagrams by:

  1. Using component diagrams to represent AUTOSAR components
  2. Creating custom stereotypes to represent AUTOSAR-specific elements
  3. Using interfaces and ports to show connections between components

This would be a workaround rather than native support, and you might not be able to represent all the AUTOSAR-specific semantics accurately.

For proper AUTOSAR modeling, you'd typically want to use specialized tools like:

  • Vector DaVinci Developer
  • IBM Rational Rhapsody
  • Enterprise Architect with AUTOSAR extensions
  • Artop (AUTOSAR Tool Platform)

These tools understand AUTOSAR metamodels and can generate compliant artifacts.

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