A system and computer-implemented method for translating diagramming data from a diagramming tool into implementation data for direct implementation by an implementation tool for implementing a component, and for translating the implementation data back into the diagramming data for direct visualization by the diagramming tool. The diagramming tool generates the diagramming data. A translating tool receives the diagramming data, reads, validates, and translates it directly into the implementation data, and saves the implementation data in an export file. The implementation tool receives the export file and uses the implementation data to implement the component. The translating tool can also translate the implementation data directly back into the diagramming data, and save the diagramming data in an import file. The diagramming tool receives the import file and uses the diagramming data to visualize the diagram of the component. The component may be physical or virtual, and part of information technology infrastructure.