Frame

A Frame in Modeldraw is a rectangular shape with a name that can be used to visually group other shapes within a diagram. It provides a way to organize and structure your diagrams, enhancing clarity and understanding.

With Frames in Modeldraw, you can:

• Visually group related elements in your diagrams

• Create logical sections or subsystems within a larger diagram

• Improve the readability and organization of complex diagrams

• Highlight specific areas or components of your system

• Add context or additional information to a group of elements

A Frame grouping other elements

Understanding Frame

A Frame in Modeldraw is represented by a rectangle with a name compartment in the upper-left corner. Key points to understand about Frames include:

• Frames are used to encapsulate and group related elements.

• Each Frame has a name that describes its purpose or the group it represents.

• Frames can contain any type of diagram elements.

• Frames are purely visual and do not affect the logical structure of your model.

• Frames can be used across various types of UML diagrams in Modeldraw.