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You have arrived at the world's most comprehensive online guide to applying Model-Based Systems Engineering with SysML® to real-world systems. For full access to our SysML Education resources & materials attend our workshop course!

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Please email or phone Webel IT Australia on +61 405 029 008 to enquire about our SysML and Model-Based Systems Engineering consultancy services!
NEWS: Selected Webel SysMLv1/MBSE Workshop Course slide sets are now available for sale as a PERSONAL USE EDITION PDFs download bundle!
This Webel zone is dedicated to the OMG's Systems Modeling Language v1 (SysML®) extension (dialect) of the Unified Modeling Language (UML®):

Dr Darren of Webel IT Australia is recognised as a leader in graphical software and systems engineering technologies and was actively involved in the specification process for OMG SysML® (v1). He was formerly Expert Consultant for Science & Engineering for development of the MagicDraw SysML Plugin for MagicDraw® — now bundled as Magic Cyber-Systems Engineer ® (Cameo Systems Modeler®) — and has applied SysML to a wide-range of real-world projects from many domains such as modelling of scientific instruments, building and construction projects, digital twins, green rating schemes, electronics, physics models, and design and patenting of inventions.

Please note that the Webel Best Practice notes for both UML® and SysML® and for the MagicDraw and Cameo tools are now combined here.
You DO NOT have to wait for SysMLv2 to do Model-Based Systems Engineering with SysML! You can do MOST of what you need to do with SysMLv1.6/1.7 and you WILL be able to migrate models to SysMLv2 once tool support matures. Start your SysML models NOW!
NEWS: New detailed Systems Modeling Language v1 (SysML®) tutorial trails with examples of slides from the Webel course: TRAIL: Webel's ultimate guide to Systems Modeling Language (v1) with MagicDraw/Cameo
NEWS: New detailed Systems Modeling Language v1 (SysML®) tutorial: TRAIL: The SysML-1.6 Hybrid SUV sample and specification diagrams in MagicDraw/Cameo (with annotations) [UNDERGOING UPDATE to SysML1.7]
NEWS: New full length feature: TRAIL: The Webel SysMLv1 Pattern for Digital Twinning
NEWS: MINI TRAIL: Some recommended tools for getting started with Model-Based Systems Engineering with SysML and simulation with Modelica and/or Simulink
NEWS: New detailed tutorial: TRAIL: Theory and best practices for the Webel Parsing Analysis recipe for SysMLv1.6+
NEWS: New detailed tutorial: TRAIL: Webel SysML Parsing Analysis example: Optical telescopes from Wikipedia: Structure and port-based light flow model
NEWS: New detailed tutorial: TRAIL: Webel SysML Parsing Analysis example: A particle physics taxonomy from Wikipedia
NEWS: New mini tutorial: TRAIL: HOWTO simulate Dependency Injection of SysML Parametric calculations
NEWS: SysML Extension for Physical Interaction and Signal Flow Simulation (SysPhS): New technology assessment trail: TRAIL: SysML+SysPhS vs Modelica By Example in MagicDraw/Cameo SysML [tested with the Wolfram SystemsModeler for Modelica]
NEWS: SysML Extension for Physical Interaction and Signal Flow Simulation (SysPhS): New technology assessment trail: TRAIL: SysPhS-1.1 specification body figures in MagicDraw/Cameo SysML vs Modelica [using Wolfram SystemsModeler]
NEWS: SysML Extension for Physical Interaction and Signal Flow Simulation (SysPhS): New technology assessment trail: TRAIL: SysPhS-1.1 Annex A examples in MagicDraw/Cameo SysML vs Modelica (Wolfram SystemsModeler)

Visit also the list of SysML Videos on this site and the external Webel IT tutorial video channel for Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) with SysML on Vimeo !

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Relevant snippets (from other sources)
Visit also
Course: Model-Based Systems Engineering with OMG Systems Modeling Language® (v1) and the MagicDraw/Cameo (CATIA Magic™) tools for SysML
The Webel Parsing Analysis recipe for SysML
MagicDraw SysML Plugin zone
Magic Cyber-Systems Engineer® (Cameo Systems Modeler®) zone
Object Management Group™ (OMG™)
Proposal for a LogicalWrapper element for UML and SysMLv2
Visit also (backlinks)
SysMLv1: Summary of some important changes between SysMLv1.2 and SysMLv1.7 and some DEPRECATED modelling elements [PARTIAL LIST ONLY]
OMG Systems Modeling Language (SysML) 1.7
OMG Systems Modeling Language (SysML) 1.2
SysMLv1 vs SysMLv2
Representing the SysMLv1 Block and SysMLv2 Part Def in Mathematica requires classes and object orientation (OO)
OMG Systems Modeling Language (SysML) 1.7beta1
Webel: SysML/UML: Some example diagrams show extremely fine-grained and trivial examples purely for educational and capability demonstration purposes (not as practical recommendations for real-world projects). You can sometimes just use code in SysML.
Webel: SysML4Mathematica: POLICY: Handle flow sign changes via a single negative (not duplicated and "adjusted" algebra). This strategy may come at a very slight performance cost (for benefit of more robustness).
Webel: SysML4Mathematica: SysML Activities and SysML Activity Diagrams CAN represent some functional programming paradigms (sort of). You can type Parameters by encapsulations of functions and pass them to/from InputPins/OutputPins of Actions.
Webel: SysML4Mathematica: TIP: Representing Mathematica Paclets and their inter-dependencies as SysML Packages modelled in SysML Package Diagrams can really help you organise your Wolfram Language code on complex projects!
Webel: SysML4Mathematica: TIP: Representing Mathematica functions as SysML ConstraintBlocks modelled in Block Definition Diagram (BDD) overviews can really help you organise and document your Wolfram Language code on complex projects!
Webel: SysML4Mathematica: TIP: Representing Mathematica functions as SysML ConstraintBlocks modelled in SysML Parametric Diagrams and as Activities in SysML Activity Diagrams is super for analysing the dependencies between functions and their arguments!
Webel: SysML4Mathematica: TIP: Exported SysML Diagrams can be embedded in Mathematica Notebooks!
Webel: SysML4Mathematica: Convention: A custom SysML ValueType 'Quantity' extends a custom ValueType '_' (representing a Mathematica '_' Blank). It DOES NOT also extend the SysML Real!
Webel: SysML4Mathematica: Convention: A Mathematica Blank '_' (which pattern-matches any Expression) is represented by a custom SysML ValueType '_'
SysML4Mathematica: Example: Block Definition Diagram overview of ConstraintBlocks, their parameters, and ConstraintBlock usages representing lower-level Webel Psy library Psychrometrics functions and CoolProp wrapper usages
The Webel SysML4Mathematica recipe for modelling Wolfram Language code in Systems Modeling Language (SysML) for Model-Based Systems Engineering
SysML/UML: MagicDraw/Cameo: GOTCHA: Connecting a typed OutputPin to an untyped (UNSPECIFIED) InputPin with an ObjectFlow changes the type of the InputPin
Webel: SysML4Mathematica: Convention: A '$E' in a function name indicates that all parameters (arguments and return) are Mathematica '_' expressions. However, when representing such functions as Activities they may end up getting strongly typed in tools!
Webel: SysML4Mathematica: When modelling the main logic flow of Mathematica code with Activity Diagrams it isn't necessary to model every Mathematica construct. Placeholder Actions, OpaqueActions , and OpaqueBehaviors (as CallBehaviorActions) may be used.
SysML4Mathematica: Psychrometrics (humid air physics) Air Conditioning scenarios in graphical Systems Modeling Language (SysMLv1.x) and Mathematica
TRAIL: Air Conditioning Psychrometrics (vs CED Engineering course): Example results (only) in Mathematica and SysML using the Webel Psy package and MPsy class
On the Webel Best Practice modelling tips for SysML (and UML). If you want to model the Webel way, use them, if you don't, ignore them. They are ONLY offered as options and graphical modelling paradigms and idioms for you to consider.
Dr Darren explains: Why I am not offering SysML diagrams on some of my LinkedIn TIP postings
THE BIG TIP: You brain has many facets: code + graphical engineering is greater than either alone
Webel + Mathematica + MTools + SysML
Examples of applications of Systems Modelling Language (SysML) and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
Webel: Domain Modelling in graphical SysML (and the best SysML tools) is massively, hugely, compellingly, better than in any other language (or tool). [OWL does something very useful but different.]
No Magic Inc vs Dassault Systèmes 3DS CATIA Magic product names for UML/SysML tools
You DO NOT have to wait for SysMLv2 to do Model-Based Systems Engineering with SysML! You can do MOST of what you need to do with SysMLv1.6/1.7 and you WILL be able to migrate models to SysMLv2 once tool support matures. Start your SysML models NOW!
OMG Systems Modeling Language TM (SysML®) Version 2.0 Release 2021-02
Q: What types of simulation, execution, and calculation are available for SysML with MagicDraw/Cameo?
External simulation: Languages and tools: SysML vs SysPhS vs Modelica vs Simulink
MBSE: Languages and tools: NoMagic/Dassault vs SysML
MINI TRAIL: Some recommended tools for getting started with Model-Based Systems Engineering with SysML and simulation with Modelica and/or Simulink
Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) zone
SysML: HOWTO Use an explicit converter between different Unit systems
SysML: HOWTO Safely incorporate ConstraintBlock equations from a library into a project with local ValueType variants: CASE: SysPhS vs ISO-80000 ModelLibrary
TRAIL: The Webel SysMLv1 Pattern for Digital Twinning
SysMLv2: EXTERNAL references, resources, presentations
Webel's SysMLv2 wishlist and analysis
Consume a SignalEvent message in a StateMachine Transition 'effect' or State 'entry' or 'exit' Activity
TRAIL: HOWTO simulate Dependency Injection of SysML Parametric calculations
DEMO: Webel SysML Parsing Analysis: The Mars Society University Rover Challenge 2020 (PDF slides and simulation video)
TRAIL: Webel SysML Parsing Analysis example: Optical telescopes from Wikipedia: Structure and port-based light flow model
TRAIL: Webel SysML Parsing Analysis example: A particle physics taxonomy from Wikipedia
Topic outline for Full SysML Workshop (5-Day) course version: 'Model-Based Systems Engineering with the OMG's Systems Modeling Language v1 (SysML®) and the MagicDraw/Cameo (CATIA Magic™) tools for SysML'
Topic outline for Mini SysML Workshop (4-Day) and SysMLv1 Language Intro (4-Day or 3-Day) course versions: 'Model-Based Systems Engineering with the OMG's Systems Modeling Language v1 (SysML®) and the MagicDraw/Cameo (CATIA Magic™) tools for SysML'
Webel: SysMLv1.x: AVOID (where possible) SysML Unit names that are the same as unit symbols. Unit names SHOULD start with a lower case Latin alpha letter. Custom Unit names should be a single lower case word or lowerCamelCase.
TRAIL: Webel's ultimate guide to Systems Modeling Language (v1) with MagicDraw/Cameo
Object Constraint Language Version 2.4
TRAIL: The SysML-1.6 Hybrid SUV sample and specification diagrams in MagicDraw/Cameo (with annotations) [UNDERGOING UPDATE to SysML1.7]
Webel's Best Practice policy notes for MBSE with SysML1.x (and UML) and the MagicDraw/Cameo tools
OMG Systems Modeling Language (SysML) 1.6
Screencast: Mini tutorial: UML/SysML: Cameo Simulation Toolkit: Send and receive a Signal using a SendSignalAction and an AcceptEventAction
Screencast: Mini tutorial: UML/SysML: Cameo Simulation Toolkit: StateMachine with doActivity and a Transition with a ChangeEvent trigger
Alf zone
fUML zone
Magic Model Analyst® (Cameo Simulation Toolkit®) zone
Screencast: Mini tutorial: UML/SysML: Cameo Simulation Toolkit: StateMachine with entry Activity and Transition guard
Web Ontology Language (OWL) zone
Port-based systems engineering of block models for control and simulation of Neutron Beam Instruments of the OPAL research reactor using UML/SysML
Service: Model-Based Systems Engineering with SysML (consultancy)
Screencast: MagicDraw SysML/Cameo: Pros and Cons of custom stereotypes in combination with Block inheritance and Part Property structures
Screencast: The LogicalWrapper: A proposal for a new element for UML and SysMLv1.x and SysMLv2
The Drancel light synthesis system
The Drancel motion-driven real-time synthesis "atom"
SysML for MBSE (& UML) training seminars and workshops
Course: Model-Based Systems Engineering with OMG Systems Modeling Language® (v1) and the MagicDraw/Cameo (CATIA Magic™) tools for SysML
Testimonial: UML and SysML for complex real-world systems engineering
UML zone
External links
OMG SysML home
Webel IT tutorial video channel for Model-Based Systems Engineering
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