Using Poseidon to Generate a Class Diagram

• Again, it is fairly easy.  As a matter of fact, the first diagram Poseidon gives you is an empty class diagram when you open it.
• This time, let's say we're staring a new one with Forte'/NetBeans.  From the menu bar, choose Diagrams-Class Diagram.
• You'll find all of the necessary symbols on the button bar at the top of the Poseidon screen.
• First, add a class box.  In the properties window, you can change the name of the class.
• Then, you can right click on the box to add attributes (instance fields) and operations (methods).
• Keep doing that until you are satisfied.  Then, you can click on the "Java Source" tab of the properties window to see the source that was generated!
• You can add classes, associations, and more.  You can make labels for roles and associations.
• All in all, a powerful tool.
• Example


 Package Diagram, Object Diagram

Created by:  Brandan Jones December 17, 2001