yEd

yEd is a desktop application designed for generating high-quality diagrams. According to the vendor, it is suitable for companies of all sizes, ranging from small businesses to large enterprises. Professionals in various industries, including software engineering, data analysis, IT, project management, and business consulting, can benefit from using yEd to create visually appealing and informative diagrams.

Key Features

Import: According to the vendor, users can import data from Excel® spreadsheets or XML format to create diagrams with external data.

Create: The vendor states that yEd offers an intuitive user interface with a wide range of tools and options to easily create diagrams. Users can add shapes, text, and other elements to build customized diagrams.

Arrange: The vendor claims that yEd features automatic layout algorithms that can effortlessly arrange diagram elements, even with large data sets. Users can choose from various layout options to customize the arrangement.

Export: According to the vendor, users can export diagrams as bitmap and vector graphics in formats such as PNG, JPG, SVG, PDF, and SWF. This allows for easy saving and sharing of diagrams in different file formats.

BPMN Diagrams: The vendor states that yEd supports the creation of BPMN (Business Process Model and Notation) diagrams. It provides specific tools and shapes for modeling business processes.

Semantic Networks: According to the vendor, yEd enables the creation of semantic network diagrams. Users can visualize and analyze relationships between concepts using this feature.

Family Trees: The vendor claims that yEd features tools for creating family tree diagrams, allowing users to represent genealogical relationships and hierarchies.

Flowcharts: According to the vendor, yEd provides tools and shapes for creating flowchart diagrams. This feature supports the visualization of processes and workflows.

Social Networks: The vendor states that yEd enables the visualization and analysis of social networks. Users can represent relationships between individuals or entities using this feature.

UML Class Diagrams: According to the vendor, yEd supports the creation of UML (Unified Modeling Language) class diagrams. It provides tools and shapes for modeling classes and their relationships.