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Diagramming tool to depict objects

I wanted to know what tools (preferably free) can be used to layout a collection of objects and their relationship - simple relationship like members referring each other, inheritance, attributes et.al. I would prefer a tool with which I can create and update he diagram as quickly as possible.

I'm not familiar with UML, but it's probably what I'm asking about.

+1  A: 
L Digital Dash  2009-10-06 14:45:48
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Bob  2009-10-06 14:46:55
Seems gratuitously sketchy. Great for UI mockups, but I'm not so sure about class diagrams.
Robert Harvey  2009-10-06 14:50:41
I prefer the sketch styling because developers are less likely to think the design is set in stone. It is a small psychological thing, but I swear when I show viso diagrams to people they think they have to implement it to a T.
Bob  2009-10-06 14:54:04
Ok, fair point. +1
Robert Harvey  2009-10-06 14:56:12
**ARGH!!! Comic Sans!!!***
voyager  2009-10-06 14:58:46
Sorry, what's this post about? I can only download a PNG and two other BMML files. What are those meant for?
Jeenu  2009-10-07 04:20:47
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Take a look at this page on AlternativeTo, there's a lot of different options listed. Among them:

Donut  2009-10-06 14:48:14
MS Visio is rather expensive, considering that for UML design you don't need that many features and there are several Open Source/Free Software alternatives.
voyager  2009-10-06 15:00:53
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voyager  2009-10-06 14:53:02
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voyager  2009-10-06 14:58:02
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Robert Harvey  2009-10-06 15:11:10
Stand-alone tools are handy - thanks!
Jeenu  2009-10-07 05:06:18

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