I’m looking at Miro Samek’s book on UML statecharts for C and C++. The diagrams are really impressive and look professionally done. I’m curious to know what software he used to draw these state charts. I’ve tried searching online but haven’t found any specific details about the tool. If you’ve got any insights or have used similar UML diagramming software, please share your experience. Thanks in advance for any help you can offer!
hey there! not sure bout the exact tool samek used, but ive had good luck with starUML for uml diagrams. its free and pretty easy to use. maybe give that a shot? the pro tools can be pricey but theres some decent free options out there too
While I can’t say for certain which tool Samek used, I’ve had success with Enterprise Architect for creating professional-looking UML state diagrams. It’s a comprehensive modeling tool that offers a wide range of UML diagram types, including state charts. The learning curve can be steep, but the results are quite polished. Another option worth considering is Visual Paradigm, which I’ve found to be user-friendly while still producing high-quality diagrams. Both tools offer trial versions, so you might want to experiment with them to see if they meet your needs for creating state diagrams similar to those in Samek’s book.
I’ve been using UML tools for years, and while I can’t pinpoint exactly what Samek used, I’ve found Lucidchart to be an excellent choice for creating professional UML state diagrams. It’s cloud-based, which means you can access your work from anywhere, and it offers a wide range of templates and shapes specifically for UML diagrams.
One thing I particularly appreciate about Lucidchart is its collaborative features. When working on complex systems, being able to share and co-edit diagrams in real-time with team members is invaluable. The interface is intuitive, making it easy to create clean, polished diagrams without a steep learning curve.
That said, the quality of the diagrams in Samek’s book suggests he might have used a more specialized tool or even had them professionally designed. Still, for most purposes, a tool like Lucidchart should serve you well for creating similar-quality state diagrams.