Screen Architect is more than just a prototyping tool, it is a plug-in to the popular UML CASE tool Enterprise Architect, which is specifically developed to allow rapid prototyping and forms part of Catch Limited's integrated, end-to-end solution in lifecycle management.

Rapid Prototyping
Combining a Visual Studio style workspace with the ease of use of Enterprise Architect enables users to quickly develop screen mock-ups and generate HTML prototypes that can be stepped through with the client and other users.

   • Support for rapid User Interface (UI) modelling and screen design including drag and drop 'out of the
      box' UI elements and components that adhere to existing standards;

   • Application structure and navigation modelling using visual mapping and linking techniques commonly
      employed by information architects;

   • Support for documenting and organisation's given UI standards that could then be leveraged to create
      reusable UI prototypes within a prototype

   • Support for comprehensively describing and documenting UI design elements in the same manner
      supported by EA, including elements descriptions, associated business requirements and rules

   • Capability to generate prototype specifications either as RTF documents or published HTML pages for
      incorporation with software design specifications

   • Integration with UML models maintained in EA including use cases, activity diagrams and class models

   • Capability to generate standalong prototypes in HTML (or simliar) format for demonstrating application
      design concepts such as application structure, navigation, look and feel and business requirements - this
      would enable end users as well as developers to 'walk through' a proposed application in conjunction with
      reading the associated requirements and design specifications

Note: You must have Enterprise Architect 6.5 or higher installed to run Screen Architect.
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Screen Architect is more than just a prototyping tool, it is a plug-in to the popular UML CASE tool Enterprise Architect, which is specifically developed to allow rapid prototyping and forms part of Catch Limited's integrated, end-to-end solution in lifecycle management.

What for?

Quickly Develop Screen Mock-ups
Combining a Visual Studio style workspace with the ease of use of Enterprise Architect enables users to quickly develop screen mock-ups and generate HTML prototypes that can be stepped through with the client and other users. Create wireframe diagrams or realistically designed screen mock-ups with minimal fuss and hassle.

Ensure traceability between the analysis model and your prototypes
By prototyping your software application User Interface, you allow users the ability to interact with the prototyped design, picking any problems or misunderstandings up early within the software development process. Through Screen Architects unique integration with Sparx Systems’ Enterprise Architect, screen designs and elements are automatically converted into UML elements ready for the Business or Systems Analyst to use within the analysis model. This integration allows traceability between the prototype (screen design) and the analysis model.

Simply and easily verify your User Interface requirements
The ability to quickly generate a working HTML prototype allows usability of the screen design to the be tested prior to spending large amounts of time and effort developing a real-life working prototype. HTML prototypes can be saved and distributed to users for review and feedback or used to verify requirements in user workshops. Changes and updates to the screen designs can be made quickly and easily and updated prototypes again generated.

Attach notes and requirements to your prototype elements
By utilising the integration with Enterprise Architect, notes, requirements and additional information can be added to screen elements and automatically generated into RTF or HTML documentation.

Who?

Designers
Instead of spending a lot of time developing your Graphical User Interface prototypes by cutting HTML, you can quickly and easily create prototypes with Screen Architect that can be used by clients, users and developers.

Information Architects
Model the information flows between screens and automatically generate your documentation. Information Architects will be keen to make use of the Enterprise Architect and Screen Architect integration. This integration allows greater detail to be modelled and added to the information design.

Business Analysts
Use Screen Architect to develop wireframes for your use case specifications. Additionally, utilise the features of Enterprise Architect to document requirements, constraints and any additional information against the screen elements created.

Why?

Save Time
By utilising Screen Architect on your software projects you can reduce prototyping time, through the use of simple and easy to use features. Screen Architect allows reuse of design elements and groups of design elements across multiple content areas. Simple to use prototyping features make User Interface prototyping extremely quick and efficient.

Reduce Cost
Because of the integration between Screen Architect and Enterprise Architect, cost is reduced through reuse of elements across both the screen design and the analysis model. Additionally, by having the ability to Validate User interface requirements early in the software development process, issues will be identified and fixed, minimising rework and reducing wastage.

Increase Quality
Screen Architect, through the prototyping process, allows a better User Interface to be developed, which in turn reduces rework and means the team will have fewer problems with the end user software product. The traceability between screen elements and UML models allows changes and alterations to the software model or User Interface to be highlighted and required updates are not missed.

Screen Architect is continually developing new functionality and product integration capability, in addition to the set of features already offered. To see what Screen Architect can do for you and your business, watch one of the short demonstrations below.

Product Demos

	Development of Screen Mock-ups Combining a Visual Studio style workspace with an intuitive user interface enables users to quickly develop screen mock-ups. View demo >
	Association of Elements to Table Attributes Integration with UML models maintained in Enterprise Architect allows the establishment of relationships within class diagrams. View demo >
	Adding Requirements to the Analysis Model  Through utilising the integration with Enterprise Architect notes, requirements, and additional information can be added to screen elements. View demo >
	Site Maps and Information Flows Utilisation of class diagrams allows the development of site maps and the demonstratation of information flows. View demo >
	Prototype Generation Capability to produce standalone prototypes in HTML (or similar) format for demonstrating application design concepts. View demo >

Screen Architect is currently available in one edition, and can be puchased on a per seat basis for larger teams. License requirements are dependent upon the number of users which will be using the product within your organisation.

Pricing & Purchase
A license will remain valid for a period of one year. After this period it will remain functional, but you will not have the access to a new versions, upgrades and technical support. A renewal cost corresponds to a third part of the original price.

Delivery
All products purchased from Catch Limited, either third-party or proprietary, are disemminated online. Once your purchase is complete you will be sent an email containing registration key details and a URL to download the software.

Catch Limited have chosen an electronic delivery method for the following reasons:

   • Saves your time - you receive your product in minutes or hours rather than days or weeks, so you can
      improve productivity immediately.
   • Saves your money - regardless of your location, you pay no unnecessary shipping or packaging costs.
   • You are always assured of getting the most current version at the time of purchase or upgrade.

Should you have any questions about the purchasing process, please contact info@catchlimited.com

Screen Architect is more than just a prototyping tool, it is a plug-in to the popular UML CASE tool Enterprise Architect, which is specifically developed to allow rapid prototyping and forms part of Catch Limited's integrated, end-to-end solution in lifecycle management.

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