ArgoUML 0.34

ArgoUML is pure Java open source tool that provides cognitive support for object-oriented design. ArgoUML is a tool that allows every user to design projects.

ArgoUML provides some of the same editing and code generation features of a commercial CASE tool, but it focuses on features that enhance usability and support the cognitive needs of designers. Uses XML file formats: XMI and PGML.

ArgoUML Main Features:

Install with Java Web Start
The ArgoUML website provides easy installation with Java Web Start.

Standard UML Metamodel
ArgoUML is compliant with the OMG Standard for UML 1.4. The core model repository is an implementation of the Java Metadata Interface (JMI) which directly supports MOF and uses the machine readable version of the UML 1.4 specification provided by the OMG.

UML Diagram Support
ArgoUML uses GEF, the UCI Graph Editing Framework to edit UML diagrams.

XMI Support
XMI is an XML based exchange format between UML tools. ArgoUML uses this as standard saving mechanism so that easy interchange with other tools and compliance with open standards are secured. Additionally, exporting the model to XMI is possible.

Several diagram export formats
Diagrams can be saved as GIF, PNG, PostScript, Encapsulated PS, PGML and SVG.

Others Features
Advanced diagram editing and Zoom, OCL Support, Forward Engineering, Reverse Engineering /Jar/ class file Import, Cognitive Support, Reflection-in-action and many more.