Package Diagrams

A Package Diagram in Modeldraw is a structural diagram that shows how elements in a system are organized into packages and the dependencies between these packages. It provides a high-level view of the system architecture, helping to manage complexity and improve modularity.

With Package Diagrams in Modeldraw, you can:

• Organize system elements into logical groups using packages

• Visualize the overall structure and organization of your system

• Show dependencies between different packages in your system

• Create hierarchical structures by nesting packages within other packages

• Represent any type of element within packages, including classes, interfaces, and even other packages

• Model the architecture of large and complex systems in a manageable way

Key Components

• Package

• Dependency

Package

• The primary shape in Package Diagrams

• Represents a namespace for the elements it contains

• Can contain any type of element, including other packages

• Drawn as a folder-like icon with a tab

Dependency

• The arrow points from the dependent package to the package being depended upon.

• Indicates that changes in the target package may affect the dependent package.