Adding geometric shapes to diagrams

In UML visualization, you can add non-Unified Modeling Language (UML) geometric shapes to diagrams to provide additional information and add visual interest.

To add a geometric shape to a diagram, in the diagram editor, right-click an empty space; then click Add and click a geometric shape.

Note: You can also click Geometric Shapes in the Palette to add geometric shapes to diagrams.

 

Parent topic

Managing shapes

 

Related concepts

UML diagrams
Geometric shapes

 

Related tasks

Customizing default settings for shapes
Managing the appearance of shapes
Making shapes the same size
Changing the order of shapes in stacks
Repositioning shapes
Managing shape compartments
Filtering and sorting compartment items
Adding notes to shapes
Attaching notes to shapes