The C4 model plugin

Create the C4 model diagrams in Astah for visualizing software architecture.

Details

Compatible with

Astah Professional v8.3 or later

Latest Version

1.0

Developer

Change Vision, Inc.

Support

Technical support is not provided.

Access on GitHub Download

Create the C4 model in Astah!

How to install

1. Download this plugin from this link.
2. Launch Astah and drag the downloaded .jar file to an open instance of Astah.
   A pop-up will appear asking you to confirm installation, choose [Yes].
3. If the pop-up opens, restart Astah and open any project.
4. Now you will have [C4 model] Tab in the Extension View below the Diagram Editor.
   

 

How to create the C4 model

1. Download this sample .asta file from here. If the link does not work, download “c4model-skeleton.asta” file from this [sample] folder in the Github repository.
2. Start Astah and open this “c4model-skeleton.asta” file.
3. Create a Class diagram and create a class with «Person» stereotype, then click [Refresh (based on model)] button in the [C4model] tab. A class will turn into a c4 model icon.
   

You can find the list of stereotypes with icons in the [Profeils Stereotype] tab of the root package.

Learn More

• To learn more about how this plug-in works, please read the developer’s Readme file.
• About the C4 model by Simon Brown

About support

We do not provide technical support for this plug-in.

Restriction

• Grouping features are not currently supported.