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ArchiMate Exchange Format - handle sourceAttachment and targetAttachment

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#1,237 opened on Apr 29, 2026

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Description

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Archi doesn't support source and attachment points from the ArchiMate Exchange Format on connections. It might be possible that when importing an exchange file to add bend points to create a similar effect.

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Exported from:

After imported:

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Investigate the ArchiMate exchange format import code to see how connections are parsed and where sourceAttachment and targetAttachment should be handled. Look for existing handling of bend points or other connection attributes.
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java
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desktop
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Java
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