UML Modeling Tool

[Pal Sudarshan]

Howdy,

QUESTION 1: Does anyone know of a free UML modeling tool that I can
            download from the web? 
 
QUESTION 2: The reason I asked QUESTION 1 is that I am currently writing up
            notes for SCJP. Is there some general software in which I can
            make UML diagrams in addition to writing text? I would prefer
            a free one  :)  

[Joyce Lee]

Hello Pal,

QUESTION 1: Does anyone know of a free UML modeling tool that I can download from the web?

Plenty! Here is a list of UML tools. Have fun!

QUESTION 2: The reason I asked QUESTION 1 is that I am currently writing up notes for SCJP. Is there some general software in which I can make UML diagrams in addition to writing text? I would prefer a free one

All the UML tools which I came across allow writing additional texts on the diagrams.

Just curious, why do you need to draw UML diagrams for SCJP?

Joyce

[Pal Sudarshan]

Howdy,

Joyce, the reason I wanted a UML editor is to make the inheritance diagrams
for collections framework. If I actually draw out the diagrams myself, I learn the concepts better than just looking at the diagrams.

[Ilja Preuss]

I have heard good things about UMLet - easy to use and very flexible.

[dennis zined]

hi all!

I saw this post as I was searching for feedbacks on UML tools and processes. Has anyone used / have any feedbacks Enterprise Architect from Sparx systems? What would you guys recommend as the best modelling tool (pls dont mention rational and Borland's Together...its too expensive)?

Also, where can I learn more about the different lifecycle processes? I just got the book "Applying Use Case Driven Object Modeling with UML: An Annotated e-Commerce Example" which talks about the Iconix process. Due to my very limited experience in this field, I am unable to do some comparisons to determine which would suit my needs. Iconix caught my attention when I read this, "streamlined approach to software development that includes a minimal set of UML diagrams, and some valuable techniques, that you can use to get from use cases to code quickly and efficiently" which I think I like. Can anyone please share experiences / advice with the tools/processes used on software projects and lastly any feedback on Iconix?


Thanks.

[Rupinder Bains]

You download Rational Rose free from the Brighton Unversity website in the Uk and also the UML Studios is available to download for free...hope thats helpful

[Aravindan Ramanujam]

I'm using Poseidon from Gentleware. I've not explored the complete functionalities of the tool but its good for the basic needs. You can get that from here

[Kishore Dandu]

I am using MS Visio, it is easier to use.

[Scott Ambler]

For a modeling tool, keep it simple and consider using a whiteboard. You might find http://www.agilemodeling.com/essays/simpleTools.htm to be of interest.

For difference processes, see http://www.agiledata.org/essays/differentStrategies.html which overviews categories of projects and compares most of the leading ones.

- Scott

[Masoud Kalali]

Hi
I used Enterprise Architect from www.sparxsystems.com.au
I think its best in its size.
you can model all UML diagrams in a very easy and fashion manner , help and documentation is the most complete.
forward and reverse engeenering , buisniss process modeling ...
and a good support for java.

Also UML modeling plugins from eclipse foundation is something usefull / Opensource and totaly free.

Hope it helps.

[Rajan Chinna]

Does anybody use Visual Paradigm ?

Can u please give your feedback?