I don't think there is any good UML 3D visualization tool but I know a
couple of prototypes (probably not mature enough for what you need but
you may want to take a look):

[link]
[link]

Jordi

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Responding to ca_driba...

I don't know of any offhand, but I haven't been paying much attention
since retiring.

However, I am curious why you want such a tool. I can see how 3D
rendering would be kind of neat and it could provide a better
comprehension of, say, a Component Diagram describing a complex system's

Hi!

I'm searching for a UML tool that can comprehensively 3D visualize a big
(class) diagram.

Something like a crossover between Google Sketchup and a proper modelling
tool - or a tool which uses an XMI export as a base for its 3D
visualization.
Ideally it would provide an interactive presentation mode (add layers,

You can also check out Miro Samek's Practical Statecharts in C/C++. The
book shows how to code many of the constructs supported by the UML with
Miro's Quantum Framework. The mappings are straight forward especially if
you limit the UML syntax to the Executable UML profile.
Dan

Responding to dglaser...

Not really. The commercial translation transformation engines are pricey
because the venders have to recover a large investment (optimization is
a much tougher problem than a 3GL compiler). So they tend to treat that
stuff as proprietary.

However, I can describe one way to translate object state machines that

Responding to H. S. Lahman -

Do you have any pointers to "good" mappings of state machines to code?

-David
============================== ===
You are bringing coals to Newcastle. B-) I have been advocating
translation techniques (full code generation from a 4GL model) for over
two decades.

Hi,

Am 08.05.2012 um 16:58 schrieb "H. S. Lahman" <h.lah...@verizon.net>:

I agree. For a generator the GoF pattern does not make sense from point of view either. I offer a generator especially for the embedded domain ([link]). And the generated code is simply based on switch/case and if/else if constructs - clear, easy to understand and compact.

Responding to Mueller...

You are bringing coals to Newcastle. B-) I have been advocating
translation techniques (full code generation from a 4GL model) for over
two decades.

The caution I have, though, is the one I expressed to the OP. Too often
the piecemeal code generators that just do UML Statecharts use the GoF

I agree. It would be easy to screw up the alphabet restriction using Mealy
notation. The convenience of Mealy notation comes when the action to be
performed depends on the "from" state. Many transitions can be drawn, each
with it's own action attached, to a single destination state. Despite being

Hi,

think about generating code from UML state machines. Generating state machines is very well understood and can save you really a lot of manual coding work. Good generators also perform model checks which helps to make sure your model is complete regarding principal issues e.g. init states defined, no transitions without events ...

Responding to George...

Sounds fine. My only caveat is that the Mealy model (actions on
transitions) is mathematically equivalent. Thus one can have multiple,
different actions to enter the state, but since only one transition is
triggered, only one action with one set of rules and poliices is

H.S., your comment about a state having only one action could use a little
more explanation.
I'll try but I really recommend you all get Lahman's book. The state action
is performed upon entry to the state. Thus, there can be only one action
and it must always be the same. If a different action is needed then, by

Responding to li...

The short answer is: exactly the same way you would show any other
object collaborations.

The parent State class defines a suite of actions that each subclass
implements differently. Those actions are invoked in collaboration just
like any other object's actions in an SD. One swimlane is the object

With a state chart?

Hello,

Could someone shine some light on the following:
How can I show the state pattern in a UML sequence diagram?

UML student question:
My idea so far is: In the lifeline you do an self call and call the
method to
change it's state. Is it nessecary to show all states? Someone wanted
display the different states as "instances" with it's own lifeline. My

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