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I am using c# express and would like to use a free tool to design my class diagrams. What do you recommend for a free tool?

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There is also NClass, which is quite new, probably not ready for large projects, but looks promising.

Edit: This tool is not new anymore and unfortunately it isn't actively maintained since a while. Last release was on 30 Jul 2010.

Stefan Steinegger
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  • Thanks for the tip -- I wanted something like Visual Studio class diagrams, so I can write code at design time and build diagrams from it. Visual Studio Express lacks class diagrams, but NClass (with assembly import) is just the ticket! – yoyo Dec 01 '11 at 17:37
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You should also check out StarUML. It's great and free!

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  • Heads up....This is completely unable to work with C# in Visual Studio 2010. I wasted 30 minutes trying it. – toddmo Nov 25 '13 at 16:30
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With or without code generation?

Without I know Dia and ArgoUML. Also, you might wanna dig through this list.

Bobby
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I realize this is a very old question but at least for the past few years Sharp Develop can be used to create class diagrams. Not as good as VS but comparable.

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  • Hey, thanks for the answer and welcome to [so]! Unfortunately, the question you're answering appears to be off-topic, and standards has changed over time. Please take a __[tour]__. – Unihedron Sep 26 '14 at 14:23
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Have you tried JUDE?

http://jude.change-vision.com/jude-web/index.html

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I use yEd. Its simple but has just enough functionality. It does not generate code.

Toon Krijthe
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