[Annie Xie]

Can I import UML class diagram from Visio? If I can, how to do that? Any step to step instruction? Thanks

[Scott Anderson]

Annie,

Can I import UML class diagram from Visio?

Not at this time. I don’t recall if Visio has any way to export UML files, but the Visio file format itself is proprietary.

[Annie Xie]

Scott:
Thanks for your response. That’s really fast. You guys are really keeping on!
I have another question regarding generating java from UML: the output folder automatically assumes that my project is created under workspace. Unfortunately I didn’t create my project under workspace, is that a problem for UML? How do I change the java output folder to the one I want ?

[Scott Anderson]

Annie,

Thanks for your response. That’s really fast. You guys are really keeping on!

Well, we try. But you also got a little lucky since I usually cruise the forums in the morning and at night. Of course, others run through at different times so you never know. 😉

I have another question regarding generating java from UML: the output folder automatically assumes that my project is created under workspace. Unfortunately I didn’t create my project under workspace, is that a problem for UML?

Actually, the output location does need to be a project in the workspace, but the project does not need to have its files under the workspace directory. So, if you already have a directory you’d like to generate to, you can make it a project without moving it from where it is, by doing the following.

Select File > New > Other… > Java Project
Type in the name and select the option “Create project from existing source” and point that to your existing external project location
Allow the wizard to finish

Now, whe you want to forward generate your Java from your UML diagram you can point to this new project and have it generated to the correct folder on the filesystem. Hope that helps.

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