Gaphor
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| Developer(s) |
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|---|---|
| Initial release | December 21, 2001[1] |
| Stable release | 2.3.0
/ March 20, 2021 |
| Repository | github |
| Written in | Python[2], PyGObject |
| Engine | |
| Operating system | Windows, Linux, macOS[3] |
| Available in | English, Catalan, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Croatian[4] |
| Type | UML tool |
| License | Apache License[5] |
| Website | gaphor |
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Gaphor (/(ɡ)ˈæfəˌr/) is a free and open-source UML[6] and SysML modeling application. It is noted for being easy to use, understand, and master.[7]
The application is part of GNOME Circle, which is a collection of applications and libraries extending the GNOME ecosystem.[8]
Gaphor is released under the Apache License and is available for Linux, macOS, and Microsoft Windows.[9]
Background[edit]
Gaphor is developed in Python and is built on Gaphas, which provides the foundational diagramming library. It is a GUI application that is built on GTK and Cairo (graphics).[10] According to the original author of Gaphor, Arjan Molenaar, he originally developed Gaphor because he wasn't happy with the complexity or high learning curve of the other applications that were available.[11]
Features[edit]
The user interface allows direct editing of diagram elements in the diagram through menus and toolbars and incorporates drag and drop to add new elements to the diagram. Compared to other UML tools, Gaphor is unique in that it does not restrict the elements you can use in one diagram.[12]
Unlike diagram or illustration applications, Gaphor implements its own data model which creates relationships between elements as they are placed on the diagram.[13] It is generated from a model file with the .gaphor filename extension that describes the relationships between the elements based on the UML and SysML specifications.[14]
Gaphor allows modeling of the following UML diagram types including:
- Class
- Component
- Composition
- Activity
- Sequence
- Communication
- Interaction
- Use Case
- State Machine
- Model Management
- Profiles
As of version 2.0.0, Gaphor additionally supports SysML[15] with the following diagram types:
- Block Definition
- Internal Block
- Requirements
- Activity
- Sequence
- Use Case
- State Machine
Version 2.3.0 adds support for C4 model[16] and fault tree analysis using the Risk Analysis and Assessment Modeling Language (RAAML).[17][18]
The application is built on a service-oriented architecture including plugin support.[19] This allows additional features to be added by users to extend Gaphor's functionality.
See also[edit]
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References[edit]
- ↑ Arjan Molenaar. "Initial revision". Retrieved 1 August 2020.
- ↑ Gaphor contributors. "Search results for Python language usages in Gaphor". Retrieved 1 August 2020.
- ↑ Gaphor contributors. "Gaphor Downloads". Retrieved 1 August 2020.
- ↑ "Gettext files for Gaphor". Retrieved 21 March 2021.
- ↑ Gaphor contributors. "License". Retrieved 1 August 2020.
- ↑ Eichelberger, Holger; Schmid, Klaus; Eldogan, Yilmaz (2009). "A Comprehensive Analysis of UML Tools, their Capabilities and their Compliance" (PDF). Institut für Informatik, Universität Hildesheim, Germany. 2012 (1): 76. Retrieved 1 August 2020.
- ↑ Kapinos, Dmitry. "Tools and editors for UML modelling". Kapinos me. Retrieved 1 August 2020.
- ↑ "GNOME Circle". GNOME Circle. The GNOME Project. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
- ↑ "Gaphor UML SysML modeling software". CodePre.com. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
- ↑ Mu, Hamza. "Gaphor: Open-source UML and SysML Modeling Application For Windows, Linux and macOS". MeDEVEL.com. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
- ↑ Molenaar, Arjan. "A history of Gaphor". Gaphor Blog. Retrieved 1 August 2020.
- ↑ Cabot, Jordi. "Mixing use cases, classes,states… in a single diagram with Gaphor". MOdeling LAnguages. Retrieved 1 August 2020.
- ↑ Smit, Alwyn (27 November 2020). "Gaphor UML/SysML Modeling" (PPI SyEN 95). Project Performance International. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
- ↑ "UML and SysML Data Model". Gaphor Technical Documentation. Gaphor. Retrieved 9 August 2020.
- ↑ "Gaphor Releases Version 2.0.0 - SysML and CSS Themes". Gaphor GitHub. Retrieved 1 August 2020.
- ↑ "Tools". The C4 model for visualising software architecture. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
- ↑ "About the Risk Analysis and Assessment Modeling Language Specification Version 1.0 beta". Object Management Group. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
- ↑ "Gaphor Releases Version 2.3.0 - Fault Tree Analysis and C4 model Support". Gaphor GitHub. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
- ↑ "Service Oriented Architecture". Gaphor Technical Documentation. Gaphor. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
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