Review: Sparx Enterprise Architect - MBSE & SysML Support

Review: Sparx Enterprise Architect (Sparx EA) - MBSE & SysML Support

• Product Name: Sparx Enterprise Architect / Ultimate Edition
• Brand: Sparx Systems Pty Ltd. (Australia)
• Description: MBSE system architecture modeling tool that complies with the OMG SysML standard and supports dynamic system and mathematical (parametric) simulations.
• Reviewer: Editor, MBSEworks.com
• Date: 06/15/2020
• Review Summary

Sparx Enterprise Architect (Sparx EA) is a MBSE system architecture modeling tool that supports OMG SysML syntax and provides basic support for model-based simulations (dynamic and parametric), requirements traceability, and automated documentation generation.

Substantive shortcomings include: failure to enforce numerous SysML well-formedness rules, unintuitive UI, limited simulation capabilities, and defective XMI interoperability.

However, Sparx EA is an outstanding value when one considers its extensive feature set and relatively low price. Recommended as a MBSE + SysML tool that supports Agile MBSE methods and basic-level model simulations (Activity and Parametric diagrams) for small-medium size Systems Engineering teams.

• Editor Rating: 3.3 / 5 Stars