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HOW TO DRAW UML DIAGRAMS (cont'd)


What is a UML Component Diagram?
A component diagram describes the organization of the physical components in a system.

Basic Component Diagram Symbols and Notations


Component

Component
A component is a physical building block of the system. It is represented as a rectangle with tabs.
Learn how to resize grouped objects like components.

Interface

Interface
An interface describes a group of operations used or created by components.

Dependencies

Dependencies
Draw dependencies among components using dashed arrows.
Learn about line styles in SmartDraw.



What is a UML Deployment Diagram?
Deployment diagrams depict the physical resources in a system including nodes, components, and connections.



Basic Deployment Diagram Symbols and Notations


Node

Node
A node is a physical resource that executes code components.
Learn how to resize grouped objects like nodes.

Association

Association
Association refers to a physical connection between nodes, such as Ethernet.
Learn how to connect two nodes.

Components and Nodes

Components and Nodes
Place components inside the node that deploys them.