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Visualize with Rational Software Modeler: UML 2.0 modeling

A tour of Rational Software Modeler's Visual UML 2.0 modeling tools

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Level: Introductory

Eric Long (elong@us.ibm.com), Software Engineer, IBM

23 May 2006

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For the architect, system analyst, or designer immersed in the development process, Rational Software Modeler offers a completely customizable, UML 2.0-based visual modeling and design tool that makes it simple to clearly document and communicate processes, flows, and designs. Teams find it easier to collaborate, since Rational Software Modeler integrates with other tools such as WebSphere Business Integration Modeler. Using easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, this tutorial lets you sample some of the visual UML 2.0 modeling capabilities. By the end, you'll know how to create a variety of different UML 2.0 diagrams, import existing modeling projects, and edit models.

Objectives

After completing this tutorial, you will know how to use Rational Software Modeler's visual tools to create class, sequence, and activity diagrams.

Prerequisites

This tutorial assumes that you have some understanding of the Unified Modeling Language (2.0). Knowledge of UML 2.0 diagrams is helpful, but not required. If you are a business analyst, architect, developer, or someone who is interested in learning about Rational Software Modeler's UML 2.0 visual tooling capabilities, this tutorial is for you.


System requirements

To run the examples as demonstrated in this tutorial, you need to have Rational Software Modeler installed on your machine. If you don't already have a copy, you can download a free trial version of Rational Software Modeler.



Duration

Less than one hour


Formats

html, pdf


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