The IDE's UML Modeling feature offers you the option of creating different types of diagrams to model your system. When you create a diagram, the IDE opens a new window in the Diagram editor, where you can add elements and links to your diagram.
In general, create your UML modeling elements as follows:
The table below describes the methods you can use to create diagrams with UML Modeling:
Method | Description |
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Creating an Empty Diagram | Using this method, you create a new diagram in the Diagram editor using existing diagram elements shown in the Projects window, or using new elements from the Modeling Palette window. |
Creating a Scoped Diagram | Using this method, you create a new package, and then a new diagram that is nested inside the package. |
Creating a Diagram From Selected Elements | Using this method, you select elements shown in the Projects window, and then use them to create and populate a new diagram in the Diagram window. |