Communication Path

A Communication Path in a Deployment Diagram represents a connection between nodes in the system. It illustrates how different nodes interact or communicate with each other, showing the physical or logical connections between components of the deployed system.

With Communication Paths in Modeldraw's Deployment Diagram, you can:

• Show how nodes in your system are connected

• Illustrate the flow of communication between different components

• Represent network connections or other forms of data transfer

• Demonstrate the overall connectivity of your system architecture

• Indicate the type or protocol of communication between nodes

A Communication Path connecting two Nodes

Understanding Communication Path

A Communication Path in Modeldraw's Deployment Diagram tool is typically represented by a solid line connecting two nodes. Key points to understand about Communication Paths include:

• They show how nodes are linked and can communicate with each other.

• By default, Communication Paths are considered bidirectional.

• They can be labeled to indicate the communication protocol used (e.g., HTTP, TCP/IP).

• Can represent physical network connections or logical communication channels.

Creating a Communication Path

To create a Communication Path in Modeldraw's Deployment Diagram:

1. Select the Communication Path tool from the relationship toolbox.

2. Click on the first node you want to connect.

3. Move your mouse to the second node you want to connect.

4. Click on the second node. A Communication Path line will appear connecting the two nodes.