Generic Package

A Generic Package in Modeldraw is a standalone UML model element that provides package functionality without being bound to the model tree structure. Unlike the regular Package element (which uses existing packages from the navigation tree), Generic Package creates an independent package element that can participate in UML relationships while maintaining flexibility.

With Generic Packages in Modeldraw, you can:

• Create standalone package elements without pre-defining them in the model tree

• Establish realization relationships with other packages and elements

• Define dependency relationships between packages

• Group related elements with formal UML semantics

• Export packages as part of your complete UML model

• Use in any diagram type while maintaining UML model integrity

• Create quick package representations without navigation tree management

Understanding Generic Package

A Generic Package in Modeldraw is represented by a folder-like icon with a tab and functions as a UML model element. Key points to understand about Generic Packages include:

• UML model element: Participates in formal UML relationships

• Tree-independent: Not bound to or managed through the navigation tree

• Formal relationships: Can have realizations, dependencies, and other UML relationships

• Standalone creation: Added directly from toolbox without pre-definition

• Relationship capabilities: Can realize interfaces, depend on other packages, etc.

• Model export: Included in UML model exports

• Flexible usage: Combines formal UML semantics with visual convenience

When to Use Generic Package

Use Generic Package when you need formal UML modeling without navigation tree constraints:

• Quick UML diagrams: When you need package functionality without tree management

• Exploratory modeling: During initial design phases before formal model structure

• Diagram-focused workflow: When working primarily in diagram view

• Independent packages: When packages don't need to be reused across diagrams

• Rapid prototyping: Quick package creation during brainstorming sessions

• Mixed modeling: Combining formal UML with flexible diagramming

Remember that Generic Packages provide formal UML capabilities while maintaining the convenience of direct toolbox creation—use them when you need UML relationships without the overhead of navigation tree management.