Argouml is an open-source program for Windows intended to serve as a visual modeling framework. Similar to StarUML, the utility enables you to design business process diagrams. It is possible to create custom algorithms or draw up concepts. For this reason, the Unified Modeling Language is widely used by analysts and developers.

Overview

The application is built specifically to help you design and manage different UML projects. Since this is a Java-based product, you need to make sure you have the required working environment installed on the computer. It features a clean and straightforward graphical interface that gives you the ability to create various types of diagrams, including case, sequence, collaboration, state, activity, and more.

When it comes to main actions, you can draw objects like circles, rectangles, lines, which may be moved to any area of the workspace by simply dragging and dropping them, as well as embed text. In addition, you have the option to zoom in or out, insert or delete elements, import and export data in PNG, GIF, SVG, as well as align or reorder the items.

Advanced configuration

There are multiple tweaks that allow you to personalize the layouts, as you are able to change the background and line color, and add info about the author. As for the latter, you may include version, date, size, and documentation.

Features

free to download and use;
compatible with modern Windows versions;
allows you to design complex UML diagrams;
it is possible to include author’s information;
you can draw different graphical objects.