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HOW TO DRAW UML DIAGRAMS (cont'd)

More Tips for Effective UML Diagrams

To link an object in your chart to another diagram, select the object and choose Hyperlink from the Insert tab. A small plus sign will appear in the object, and clicking on it opens the linked file or web page.

5) SmartDraw makes it easy to share your software design diagram with others in a business presentation or on the web.

• Export as GIF or JPEG for the web
• Export as HTML with working hyperlinks
• Copy & Paste into PowerPoint^® or other Microsoft Office^® Suite programs

When you paste your diagram into another program (such as PowerPoint^®), you can edit it by simply double-clicking on the diagram in the other program. This opens the diagram in SmartDraw for editing, and your changes will be updated in the other program automatically.

6) Create a polished diagram by adding shadows and color. You can choose from a number of ready-made styles in the Themes group or add special effects like shadows, glows, bevels and more under the Effects command in the Shape Style group.