Diagramming software

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Diagramming software consists of computer programs that are used to produce graphical diagrams.

[edit] Types of diagramming software

• User-generated diagrams. As computer users seek to represent visual information, such as a flowchart, tools such as SmartDraw, Dia, Microsoft Visio, Inspiration, Fun With MindBook, ConceptDraw V, First Diagramming allow them to express the information in the form of a diagram. Such programs are usually GUI-based and feature WYSIWYG diagram editing.

• Automatically generated diagrams. Programs are available as debugger front-ends, CASE tools, or profilers. Diagrams are usually automatically generated by the program in this type of software.