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ArgoUML

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Spec score 8.2 #5 of 26 in UML Modeling Software

What it is

ArgoUML is a free, open-source UML modeling tool for creating standard UML 1.4 diagrams. It supports all nine diagram types in that standard and follows the OMG UML 1.4 specification. The application is written entirely in Java and is intended to run on platforms with Java 5 or Java 6; the project offers installation through Java Web Start. Models use a JMI-based repository and XMI for saving: ArgoUML imports XMI 1.1 and 1.2 and writes XMI 1.2. Diagram output can be saved as GIF, PNG, PostScript, Encapsulated PostScript, PGML, or SVG. It can generate code for Java, C++, C#, PHP4, and PHP5, and its reverse-engineering framework supports Java source, JARs, and class files. Other capabilities include UML profiles, OCL constraint modeling with syntax and type checking, and background design critics that add suggestions to a to-do list. The interface is available in ten listed languages. ArgoUML is distributed under the Eclipse Public License 1.0 and runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux through a Java runtime.

Spec sheet

Purpose
ArgoUML is an open source UML modeling tool supporting standard UML 1.4 diagrams.Read 1 Oct 2026 · argouml-tigris-org.github.io
Support
The project directs users to a mailing list for UML questions and an IRC channel at Freenode.Read 1 Oct 2026 · argouml-tigris-org.github.io
License
ArgoUML is distributed under the Eclipse Public License (EPL) 1.0.Read 1 Oct 2026 · argouml-tigris-org.github.io
Code generation
Code generation is provided for Java, C++, C#, PHP4, and PHP5.Read 1 Oct 2026 · argouml-tigris-org.github.io
Cognitive assistance
Design critics analyze designs in the background and post suggestions to a to-do list without interrupting the designer.Read 1 Oct 2026 · argouml-tigris-org.github.io
Diagram coverage
The feature list states that ArgoUML supports all nine UML 1.4 diagram types.Read 1 Oct 2026 · argouml-tigris-org.github.io
Diagram exports
Diagrams can be saved as GIF, PNG, PostScript, Encapsulated PostScript, PGML, and SVG.Read 1 Oct 2026 · argouml-tigris-org.github.io
Installation
The project provides installation through Java Web Start.Read 1 Oct 2026 · argouml-tigris-org.github.io
Internationalization
ArgoUML is available in American English, British English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian, Norwegian Bokmål, and Chinese.Read 1 Oct 2026 · argouml-tigris-org.github.io
Java platform
ArgoUML is written entirely in Java and is intended to run on virtually any platform with Java 5 or Java 6.Read 1 Oct 2026 · argouml-tigris-org.github.io
OCL
ArgoUML provides OCL constraint modeling with syntax and type checking through the Dresden OCL toolkit.Read 1 Oct 2026 · argouml-tigris-org.github.io
Profiles
The product supports creating and distributing UML profiles and includes Java, C++, and UML 1.4 profiles.Read 1 Oct 2026 · argouml-tigris-org.github.io
Reverse engineering
The reverse engineering framework includes Java source support plus modules for Java JAR and class-file imports.Read 1 Oct 2026 · argouml-tigris-org.github.io
UML compliance
ArgoUML is compliant with the OMG UML 1.4 standard and uses a JMI-based model repository.Read 1 Oct 2026 · argouml-tigris-org.github.io
XMI integration
ArgoUML uses XMI as its standard saving mechanism, imports XMI 1.1 and 1.2, and writes XMI 1.2.Read 1 Oct 2026 · argouml-tigris-org.github.io

Plans and prices

Free/Open source Free Eclipse Public License (EPL) 1.0 · Java 5+ Read 1 Oct 2026 · argouml-tigris-org.github.io

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free and open source under EPL 1.0.
  • Supports all nine UML 1.4 diagram types.
  • Imports and writes XMI formats.
  • Generates code in five listed languages.
  • Background design critics add to-do suggestions.

Limits

  • Intended for Java 5 or Java 6 runtimes.
  • UML coverage is specified as UML 1.4.

Who it suits

ArgoUML suits people modeling UML 1.4 designs who need diagram exports, code generation, or Java reverse engineering. Its Java runtime requirement is relevant when choosing a desktop modeling tool.

Verdict

ArgoUML provides a broad set of UML 1.4 modeling and exchange functions at no charge. Its Java 5 or Java 6 target and stated UML version are important fit considerations.

Where Specifiction places it

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