JS/UML Quick Start Guide

Install

  • If you haven't yet done so, install JS/UML and its prerequisites

Check out Examples

  • Back to the downloads page and grab one or more of the example projects

  • Unzip the example project(s) into your Eclipse workspace directory

  • Open an example project in Eclipse and double click the file "javascript.uml" in the uml folder

  • Try modifying one of the javascript files - change a method or class name - when you save the changes the UML will be automatically updated in the background and will refresh in the editor

Using JS/UML with Eclipse Projects

Project Context Menu

  • You can add the JS/UML functionality to any new or existing Eclipse project by choosing "Add JS/UML Nature" from the project's right-mouse context menu

  • Choose "Preferences" from the project's context menu and choose the "JS/UML" section to adjust the various properties

Read More

Check the documentation on the

  • JavaScript filters for the supported conventions for notating classes and other model elements

  • The documentation generator for information about creating custom documentation templates