A Unified Modeling Language (UML) model is a collection of UML
elements, diagrams, and data, such as relationships and requirements information,
that describe a real-world system. A software architect uses UML to build
models that describe the quantifiable characteristics of a system such as
the system's structure, behavior, constraints, and dependencies. The building
blocks of a UML model are called model elements. Model elements are the data
representation of a real world object, actor, or system.
This tutorial is intended for users with little or no experience
with the IBM® Rational® modeling
tools.
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Learning objectives
This tutorial describes
the differences between a UML model and a UML diagram and shows you how to
do the following things:
- Create a UML model
- Create a UML diagram
- Create model elements by using the Project Explorer view
- Create diagram elements by using the diagram editor and Palette
- Navigate in the Project Explorer view
Time required
3 minutes and 6 seconds