​How to auto-create UML Class diagrams and ER diagrams​

Astah has “Auto-Create Class/ER diagram” feature. It enables you to create a Class/ER diagram automatically and generate a Class/ER diagram fast and easy.

For instance, you can import the source code by using Import Java feature, C# Reverse Engineering Plug-in or C++ Reverse Engineering Plug-in then create a Class diagram automatically. Also you can import database tables with DB Reverse Engineering Plug-in then create an ER diagram automatically.

Here is a step to do so:

• Class diagram
• ER Diagram

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Class diagram

There are two ways to create a Class diagram automatically.

A: Simple Class diagram without Attributes or Operations

Right click on Package, Subsystem or Model on the structure tree then select [Auto Create Class Diagram].

 

 

 

 

 

 

The simple Class diagram will be created.

 

B: Detailed Class Diagram with Attributes and Operations

 

Select [Detailed Class Diagram] of the model popup menu.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The detailed Class diagram will be created.

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ER diagram

Here is an example of creating an ER diagram automatically.

Select [Auto Create ER Diagram] of ER Model popup menu on the structure tree.

 

The ER diagram will be created.

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