Diagramming tool to depict objects

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I wanted to know what tools (preferably free) can be used to layout a collection of objects and their relationship - simple relationship like members referring each other, inheritance, attributes et.al. I would prefer a tool with which I can create and update the diagram as quickly as possible.

I'm not familiar with UML, but it's probably what I'm asking about.

score 3 · Answer 1 · answered Oct 06 '09 at 14:46

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Mock4U

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answered Oct 06 '09 at 14:46

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Seems gratuitously sketchy. Great for UI mockups, but I'm not so sure about class diagrams. – Robert Harvey Oct 06 '09 at 14:50
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I prefer the sketch styling because developers are less likely to think the design is set in stone. It is a small psychological thing, but I swear when I show viso diagrams to people they think they have to implement it to a T. – Bob Oct 06 '09 at 14:54
Sorry, what's this post about? I can only download a PNG and two other BMML files. What are those meant for? – Jeenu Oct 07 '09 at 04:20

Donut · Answer 2 · 2009-10-06T14:54:39.803

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Take a look at this page on AlternativeTo, there's a lot of different options listed. Among them:

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answered Oct 06 '09 at 14:48

Donut

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MS Visio is rather expensive, considering that for UML design you don't need that many features and there are several Open Source/Free Software alternatives. – Esteban Küber Oct 06 '09 at 15:00

score 2 · Answer 3 · edited Apr 29 '19 at 06:08

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Umlet

http://www.umlet.com/

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answered Oct 06 '09 at 15:11

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score 1 · Answer 4 · edited Apr 29 '19 at 06:06

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ArgoUML is a good free tool.

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Glorfindel

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answered Oct 06 '09 at 14:45

L Digital Dash

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score 1 · Answer 5 · edited Feb 08 '17 at 14:16

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You also have StarUML, wich is open source and similar to Rational Rose, only a bit simpler.

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answered Oct 06 '09 at 14:58

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score 0 · Answer 6 · edited Apr 29 '19 at 01:06

I really like Dia. It even has a Portable edition!

It's small, fast, cross OS, simple to use, and has a lot of built in elements (specially for UML modelling).

The only problem I can foresee for you is that it follows The GIMP's GUI design (separated window for the toolbox). I happen to like it, but many people hate it.

Keep in mind that this screenshots are quite old:

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It also can be scripted with Python.

Diagramming tool to depict objects

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