Violet UML Editor

Overview

Violet UML Editor

Violet UML Editor is a free, open-source, UML diagramming tool.

Work through the stories in order. Use the acceptance criteria to check each feature, and complete the nested tasks using the specified names, values, and scenarios.

Prepare the UML editor
Acceptance Criteria
Acceptance criteria
  • The Violet application and required Java runtime are installed.
  • The downloaded file is unblocked where Windows requires it.
  • Violet launches successfully.
Instructions
1.Download Violet UML Editor

Violet UML Editor version 2.1.0 (the version installed on NTC's lab computers) can be downloaded using the link below.

Violet UML Editor
A Download Violet UML Editor
2.Install Java Runtime Evironment

No installation of Violet is required. Simply extract the file Violet.jar from the zip file downloaded above and double-click to run it.

The Java Runtime Environment (JRE) is required in order to run Violet. If Java is not installed on your computer, you can download it using the JRE download option on the page below.

Java downloads

Java downloads

Violet UML Editor is pre-installed on all NTC A-building computers.

A Install Java Runtime Evironment
3.Unblock Violet UML

Some versions of the Windows operating system block executable files which have been downloaded form the internet.

A Double-click on the Violet file.
B If Windows Smartscreen prevents Violet from running, then file needs to be unblocked.
C Right-click on the Violet file and choose Properties.
D Check the box for Unblock. Click OK.
4.Run Violet UML Editor

Ensure that Violet UML Editor runs correctly. After running, Violet UML Editor should look similar to the screenshot below.

Violet UML Editor 2.1.0 for Violet UML Editor. Use the adjacent task instructions to identify the required controls, output, or debugger values.
Violet UML Editor 2.1.0
A Run Violet UML Editor
Completion review
5.Review the feature acceptance criteria
A Confirm the required results

Return to each story and verify its acceptance criteria. Preserve the submission format and destination stated in the activity; a reading, setup guide, lab, video demonstration, and oral final may require different evidence.

Prepare the UML editor