Frequently Asked Questions

To understand the intent of Sirius Web, see the overview section in the user manual.

Eclipse Sirius is the result of a partnership launched in 2007 between Thales and Obeo. The initial goal was to provide a generic workbench for model-based architecture engineering that could be tailored to fit specific needs.

In 2013, the project was released in open-source under the scope of the Eclipse Foundation. Sirius is integrated into annual release train of the Eclipse platform.

Sirius Web is the web-based evolution of Sirius. The name reflects its foundation in Sirius, while emphasizing its transition to a fully web-based environment, enabling modern, collaborative, and browser-native modeling experiences.

To understand the intent of Sirius Web, see the overview section in the user manual.

To discover the Sirius Web features, see the Key features section in the user manual.

Sirius Web is a free and open source product licensed under the Eclipse Public License v2.

As a web application, Sirius Web is inherently collaborative. However, it doesn’t include a built-in Configuration Management (CM) tool. We believe that organizations and users should have the freedom to choose their preferred CM tools, and Sirius Web is designed to be flexible enough to integrate with them. For those requiring professional support, we recommend referring to the Professional support page for information about how to .

To create a new model, read the Create a new model section in the user manual.

Sirius Web is free and open source, it’s already available to try, see installation guide.

Sirius Web is an open source project, and as such, there is no planned commercial version directly from the project itself. The focus is on fostering an open and collaborative development environment. The project provides updates and fixes on a best-effort basis, specifically targeting the latest release.

For those requiring professional support, we recommend referring to the Professional support page for information about how to obtain customized solutions and services that meet your specific needs.

Join the Sirius Web online community, and consider attending webinars and industry conferences. For hands-on learning, check out the Sirius Web tutorials and for more detailed guidance, refer to professional support options.

Sirius Web is a web application that can be accessed from mobile devices; however, it’s optimized for use with a minimum screen resolution of 1024 * 768 in a maximized browser window. See Prerequisites for more details.

Sirius Web doesn’t include built-in version control, allowing users to integrate their preferred solutions. For more details, see Version control and change management.

Yes, see the scaling limits page for more details.

Read the Import and Export section of the documentation.

Read the Collaborative modeling page of the documentation.

To import or export models, read the Interoperability section in the user manual.

Read the Collaborative modeling section to learn more about how to work together by using Sirius Web.

To access professional support for Sirius Web, see the Professional support page in the documentation, which provides comprehensive information about how to get help and the services available.

Sirius Web is an open source product, providing users with the flexibility to customize the user interface based on their specific needs. Users can directly change the source code by forking the project and following the instructions in the developer guide to build their customized version. For users seeking professional help or customization services, feel free to contact us for personalized help with your customization requirements.

You can extend Sirius Web with custom add-ons or extensions by using its modular architecture. Refer to the developer documentation for guidelines on creating and integrating new modules. For further help, consult the community forum or consider the professional support options.

Yes, Sirius Web can integrate with model-to-text solutions such as M2Doc. Refer to the Customization and extensions page or contact us for help.