Insert Implementation Code to Operation via Open API

Visual Paradigm support defining implementation detail to operation model via the specification dialog. Besides you can also do this via Open API. In this example we will show you how to create a simple class model with an operation, and specify its implementation. Read more

S100 – Activation code not found

This error means we didn’t find a valid Visual Paradigm license for your software. You must use a valid activation code to activate Visual Paradigm. Your activation code should be in the confirmation email you received after buying Visual Paradigm, in the order confirmation screen, or downloaded from your Customer Service Center account. Read more

Hiding class attributes using Open API

Visual Paradigm Open API provide Java programming interface for manipulate diagrams and models within the project. In this article we will show you how to hide out attribute from class shape in class diagram. Suppose we would like to hide out the name attribute from Customer class in current opening diagram: Read more

Create Generalization Set using Open API

tomcat-thumbThe generalization set defines a set of generalization relationship that describe how the superclass may be divided by a set of subclasses. The generalization defined in the set can group together in diagram for better presentation of the model. The generalization set can defined via the GUI on diagram or using Open API. In this article you will learn how to create generalization set using Open API in Visual Paradigm. Read more

Changing Background Color of Class Attributes using Open API

In class diagram the background color can apply to the entire class, or apply to individual class member. In this article we will demonstrate how to control the background color setting of class attributes in your activate diagram using Visual Paradigm Open API. Read more

Changing connector styles using Open API

Visual Paradigm support diagramming with various connector styles. In this article we will show you how to change the style of a connector using Open API. We will use class diagram and association as example to demonstrate how to change the connector style. Read more

Create Class Diagram using Open API

tomcat-thumbClass Diagram from Unified Modeling Language is a typical diagram used to model the structure of a system. Class Diagram is one of the major diagram in object oriented modeling. The classes being modeled in class diagram can become the main objects in your system, describing the interactions of the application as well as the classes needed to be implement. Instead of creating class diagram manually, you can also create it programmatically using Open API. In this article we will show you how to create class diagram with Visual Paradigm’s Open API. Read more

Update Visual Paradigm to Latest Patch

Upon receiving a problem report or request of enhancement, we do our best to make the necessary changes. You will then be suggested to update your Visual Paradigm installation to the patch release, in which the fix or enhancement has been made.

In this article, you will see the update instructions. Before you proceed, please note that a patch release is made to cater specific users for a specific fix/change. You should update to patch ONLY if you are suggested by Visual Paradigm. We do not recommend users to treat patch update as a daily routine. Read more

How to generate work task from PERT Chart

PERT Chart is a popular project management tool used to schedule, organize and coordinate task within a project. The word PERT stands for Program Evaluation Review Technique, a methodology developed by the U.S. Navy in 1950s to manage the Polaris submarine missile program. In Visual Paradigm the PERT Chart is not a stand still diagram, it can generate into actual executable tasks and assign to team members to carry out the work. In this article you will learn how to generate executable tasks form PERT Chart. Read more