Class Diagram

[Dan]

I'm having trouble getting Visio to make class diagrams properly. I haven't
figured out how to specify something other than a predefined type for an
attribute, so I cheat and specify the attribute name in such a way it
includes the type as in attributeName:type. Also, I don't see how to add
arguments for operations. I looked at the sample drawing and saw what I'd
expect, attributes of only predefined types (what no object oriented
programming) and operations with no arguments. Most all class diagrams I've
seen include the arguments with the operations. Please tell me I'm missing
something and that Visio for Enterprise Architects will allow me to make UML
diagrams.

I should also note that the help is very unhelpful.

 

[Dan]

I should add I finally figured out how to add parameters for operations.
What I'd like is the ability to leave the in, out, in/out field blank.

 

[Dan]

Wow, I finally figured out how to make my data types. And for those that
don't know, right click the tree view at the bottom right that shows your
classes, attributes, operations, etc... and then create a new type, it will
then be available to select in the type drop down lists.

 

[Tom Willett]

You need to post in a Visio newsgroup...thisis FrontPage.
--
===
Tom Willett
Microsoft MVP - FrontPage
---
FrontPage Support:
http://www.frontpagemvps.com/
===
| I'm having trouble getting Visio to make class diagrams properly. I
haven't
| figured out how to specify something other than a predefined type for an
| attribute, so I cheat and specify the attribute name in such a way it
| includes the type as in attributeName:type. Also, I don't see how to add
| arguments for operations. I looked at the sample drawing and saw what I'd
| expect, attributes of only predefined types (what no object oriented
| programming) and operations with no arguments. Most all class diagrams
I've
| seen include the arguments with the operations. Please tell me I'm
missing
| something and that Visio for Enterprise Architects will allow me to make
UML
| diagrams.
|
| I should also note that the help is very unhelpful.