Analysis and Design modelling software

zeuss · 28th August 2002, 10:40 AM

I think this is the right forum for this post..

I'm currently working on a project for uni that requires formal analysis and design modelling techniques to be used *extensively*. I've been using Rational Rose for some of the diagrams, but have found this is mostly object oriented - and since this project requires a structured solution, I'm having a little trouble.

So what I'm after is some recommendations of good modelling software for structured analysis and design. The kinds of diagrams needed (and they don't have to be automatically linked) are:

- Context and Data Flow diagrams
- Entity-Relationship diagrams
- Structure Charts

cheers,
zeuss

EEE · 28th August 2002, 12:41 PM

Visio, Pro and Enterprise versions (not standard).

Geo · 28th August 2002, 1:01 PM

Dia is a Free drawing program that supports all those diagram types.

almghty · 28th August 2002, 1:40 PM

ERWin also did something like this.

BelowZero · 28th August 2002, 3:25 PM

I used to use LBMS but it is a corporate tool and will cost several thousands of dollars. Visio will be great for drawing your design but it doesn't aid you in the design process. Tools like LBMS actually give you the process framework for each Phase, Activity and Task necessary for Project Management, Design and Analysis, R&D, Implementation, Verification and Validation and lastly Maintenance.

Shaun
Below Zero

zeuss · 29th August 2002, 7:31 AM

LBMS souds perfect - except for the price

I found another one (for windows) named SmartDraw. This program doesn't handle flow between multiple diagrams like Rational Rose does, but it does allow nice, quick diagrams to be produced.

cheers all - thanx for the help.

28th August 2002, 10:40 AM	#1
zeuss Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hawthorn East, Melbourne Posts: 276	Analysis and Design modelling software I think this is the right forum for this post.. I'm currently working on a project for uni that requires formal analysis and design modelling techniques to be used extensively. I've been using Rational Rose for some of the diagrams, but have found this is mostly object oriented - and since this project requires a structured solution, I'm having a little trouble. So what I'm after is some recommendations of good modelling software for structured analysis and design. The kinds of diagrams needed (and they don't have to be automatically linked) are: - Context and Data Flow diagrams - Entity-Relationship diagrams - Structure Charts cheers, zeuss __________________ Never trust a programmer who carries a screwdriver. ZeUSS - PCDB Entry [Lian Li PC-60USB \| Asus A7N8X 2.0 \| AthlonXP 2800@2250MHz \| 1Gb PC3200 Dual-DDR RAM \| Leadtek 64Mb GeForce4 4200 (core@315 mem@580)]

28th August 2002, 1:01 PM	#3
Geo Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Adelaide Posts: 2,377	Dia is a Free drawing program that supports all those diagram types. __________________ "That's the way good software gets designed. So if you pull out a piece it won't run" - Steve Ballmer

28th August 2002, 3:25 PM	#5
BelowZero Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Brisbane Posts: 137	I used LBMS I used to use LBMS but it is a corporate tool and will cost several thousands of dollars. Visio will be great for drawing your design but it doesn't aid you in the design process. Tools like LBMS actually give you the process framework for each Phase, Activity and Task necessary for Project Management, Design and Analysis, R&D, Implementation, Verification and Validation and lastly Maintenance. Shaun Below Zero __________________ www.below-0.net Below Zero for the best coolers in OZ

29th August 2002, 7:31 AM	#6
zeuss Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hawthorn East, Melbourne Posts: 276	LBMS souds perfect - except for the price I found another one (for windows) named SmartDraw. This program doesn't handle flow between multiple diagrams like Rational Rose does, but it does allow nice, quick diagrams to be produced. cheers all - thanx for the help. __________________ Never trust a programmer who carries a screwdriver. ZeUSS - PCDB Entry [Lian Li PC-60USB \| Asus A7N8X 2.0 \| AthlonXP 2800@2250MHz \| 1Gb PC3200 Dual-DDR RAM \| Leadtek 64Mb GeForce4 4200 (core@315 mem@580)]

28th August 2002, 12:41 PM	#2
EEE Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 514	Visio, Pro and Enterprise versions (not standard).

28th August 2002, 1:40 PM	#4
almghty Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 1,181	ERWin also did something like this.