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Hello, In LeanIX EAM, how can we control attributes/fields from view or edit for certain users?For example, only admin can change an attribute value for certain attribute(s). Best regards,SHC

Hello,In my company, for the Business Context/process factsheet, we add as a resource type the related BP diagram. We do it under tab resources, select Diagram ( Link, File , Diagram options available) and then select the Free Draw diagram we want to assign to the factsheet.In the BP portal, in the detailed section, we would like display the link to the Diagram assigned to that Business Context/process Factsheet. It seems that only resources added under “Link” can be shown in the Portal.Does anybody know how to add a Diagram so it can be displayed detailed section of an Factsheet in the Portal?Cheers, Silvia

Hello, my company intends to implement the LeanIX tool, but we still have some questions about how the platform works and some questions like: how long does the implementation take (months? Years?), what type of integration does it have with Signavio? Is there any difficulty in the implementation? Is the platform itself automated, or is it quite manual (data processing and analysis, report completion, etc.)?

We’ve 100+ use cases for our company for 2024 roadmap. We are yet to finalize which application/vendor to choose. How do we put these use cases in LeanIX? I am using Business Product for now.

Hello, We want to start using project demand in LeanIX using a project value proposition that we intend to create. The necessary fields for this record have already been identified, but we are encountering difficulties regarding the process.  Have you already implemented a project request use case in LeanIX? If yes, could you share it with us?  I am available for further information. Best regards, Sokhna.

WIth current Metamodel v 4, can same object be part of several different FactSheets?I.e SharePoint and ServiceNow is both Strategic Platforms and Tech Platforms and Applications at same time. or should thay only be part of ONE FactSheet only?

Hi all,I am doing my first steps in LeanIx but somehow im stuck.I have added two bidirectional self-relations on organizations from LE to Region and from LE to Business-Unit. I am using MM 4.0 and I know that there is something in the works regarding modelling subtypes. “self-relations” are possible, but already with the configuration of labels etc. it feels “inconvenient”.Use-Case: I want to create a simple matrix report that shows the LEs (cells) by Regions (X-axis) and Business-Units(Y-Axis)Problem: I do not have the newly created relations in the x/y-axis settings of the matrix report. I cannot choose “Regions” or “Business Unit” for y and x axis.Since this is conceptually and technically relatively clear to me, I wonder if this “works as designed” or if I am missing something.Thanks, Sebastian.

Hi all,we try to identify redundant appliaction by a kind of application class or category. This categories are no it categories, so we don’t want to use the TBM framework, it is more business like. Examples for these categories are ERP systems, workflow tools, office solutions, etc. Has anybody an idea, if there is an standard framework for these kind of categories which we can reuse and how we implement these requirement within LeanIX EA?This dimension would be an important crtieria additional to business capabilities and tech category, to rationalisize our portfolio. 

I don’t find in Busines capabilities map, capability for Field (retire) actions. You now the way how to?Thanks a lotEduard

Hi Everyone,I have a question and ofcourse I could create a support ticket for that. As the topic is not too urgent and I wanted to start a topic in community therefore, I thought about posting it here.The topic is the following: for relations we have the possibility to deliberately select, “Leave Empty” and this contributes to the overall completion score of a factsheet (if applicable).Is there a possibility to import relations via excel on multilple factsheets (say application) as “Leave Empty” instead of manually maintaining it?  I hope I can get some positive answers. Thank you in advance.  Best regards.

Hello, Our management are very interesting to have a view of Cost of each application. Costing modelization are quite complexe … some application are CAPEX some are OPEX … some have shared ressources (and shared cost).Who have do something interesting on the “cost” application topic ?  

In the fact sheet: Application, what is the definition and examples of successors and predecessors?

Hi Team,I want to check if following use-case is possible to implement in LeanIX for application assessment. 1. Initiate TIME survey in LeanIX. Participants will fill up survey and we would get functional fit and technical fit values.2. Collate/aggregate/average all survey results for particular application and create average values for functional fit & technical fit3. Based on above values suggest 4R classificationout of the above steps I could create 1st step and I could get individual participant's average score for functional fit & tech fit. But I need to know if I can calculate average score from multiple survey's functional & tech fit scores.

Building on the definitions of IT Component Lifecycle dates and assuming these dates are provider dates, then I have a dilemma about understanding which IT Component is currently in use. Consider this: I add an IT Component, say MyFirewall version 1. I use the lifecycle catalog to add the provider lifecycle dates. I notice MyFirewall v1 is in Phase Out. I clone the factsheet and update the version number, and make MyFirewall v2 the successor of MyFirewall v1. I use the lifecycle catalog to add the provider dates for MyFirewall v2 - it is in the Active lifecycle state.At this point I don’t know which MyFirewall version I’m using in Production because the dates are the provider dates, not my organisation’s lifecycle dates.It seems to me that using the Lifecycle Catalog only makes sense when the IT Component supports an Application (which gives you your organisation’s lifecycle dates).Do I understand correctly or am I missing something?

Hi all, I have a new question:Say we have applications made of IT components and each IT component is linked to a provider (i.e. vendor).Can you search in the inventory for all apps that have at least 1 IT component from a specific vendor? I have tried but I could not find how apart from accessing the relationship explorer for the provider I am interested into, but I’d like a search or a report instead.

The help text on the IT Component lifecycle dates seems to imply these are dates when the organisation is doing something with the component rather than dates when the provider is doing something.  It seems to me, given the Lifecycle Catalog supplies provider dates, that the help text needs to be reworded, e.g.Plan - The component has been announced by the provider Phase in - The component is in beta or early access Active - The component is generally available Phase out - The component has reached end of support. Extended support may be offered by the provider. End of life - The component is end of life and no longer supported by the providerIs this the correct interpretation of the dates provided by the Lifecycle Catalog? Has anyone adjusted their help text and is willing to share their wording? 

I would like configure the application fact sheet to add a relation to another application fact sheet.If I click on one section and then on “Add Relation” I can create a relation to any other type of fact sheet, but not application.Is this a known limitation? Or is there a way to relax some constraint somewhere to enable it? Thank youRoberto

I think I heard that real-time was appropriate for IOT, and ad hoc for RESTful API’s. How are you using these values? What about Kafka?

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Hello, I’m not sure that the right place to put this question … but I’m trying. I’ve launched a survey few days ago which targeted several users (application accountable).  Some user inform me that accountable have changed. Two case exist :1st case : user answer the 1st question to confirm is the accountable, if not they have text filed to give the name of the new accountable. In this case the survey are considered done. 2nd case : use inform me by email to change the accountable (but user don’t answer the survey). They have a way to :relaunch the survey on specific fact sheet ? (without running a new survey with dedicated target, in order to have global overview of the survey). automatic update the target user of a survey (if the fact-sheet subscription was updated) Currently I use the old survey engine (because I have some fact-sheet element and conditionality). Thanks you in advance.

HiWill you close the old community/forum and include the support forms into the new community? The ticketing system in the old forum makes this new community somewhat redundant for me. Previously, if I encountered an issue and couldn't find a solution in the forum, I would open a ticket. Now, I have to search in two places: the community and the forum.It's possible that I may not fully understand the concept behind this ... RegardsHendrik

Hi all,we integrated different sources into the central search capability of the Community. The idea is that you don’t have to search for answers and content on different places, but get answers directly on a single go-to platform.The search lists results from the following sources:The Community itself LeanIX Documentation, clustered by product (SMP, EAM, VSM, and Shared Services) LeanIX Academy     What is your feedback, does that capability help you to find answers faster? What are you usually searching for that you do not discuss with your LeanIX contacts (Customer Success Manager, Support, ...)?

Application Portfolio Assessment with LeanIX: Maximizing the Benefits In this article, we will explore the benefits of conducting an APA with LeanIX and how it can help organizations achieve their objectives.Reduces IT CostsOne of the most significant benefits of an APA with LeanIX is the reduction of IT costs. By identifying redundant, outdated, or underutilized applications, organizations can eliminate unnecessary expenses associated with application maintenance, upgrades, and licensing. An APA can also help identify opportunities for consolidation or replacement of applications, resulting in more streamlined IT infrastructure and lower overall costs.Provides Insights for Decision-makingConducting an APA with LeanIX produces data-driven insights that drive informed and strategic planning decisions. The EAM tool enables companies to visualize data in the form of heatmaps, charts, and dashboards that facilitate analysis and identify areas for improvement. The application landscape insi