Java Code Generator

A tool to convert UML class diagrams from Draw.io into Java code. This guide will walk you through creating your UML class diagram, exporting it, and using this tool for conversion.

Steps

1. Create a UML Class Diagram

• Open Draw.io.
• Design your UML class diagram.
• Export the diagram:
  • Go to File > Export as > XML.
  • Choose the Compressed format.

2. Prepare the XML File

• Download the exported XML file.
• Move the XML file to the Convert-UML-to-Java-code folder.
• Rename the file extension from .xml to .drawio.

3. Convert to Java Code

• Run the script gui.py:

  python gui.py

• In the GUI, select your .drawio file.
• Click Convert to generate Java code.

Example

Here’s a quick example of converting a UML class diagram to Java code:

1. Create your diagram in Draw.io and save it as Example.drawio.xml.
2. Place Example.drawio.xml in the Convert-UML-to-Java-code folder and rename it to Example.drawio.
3. Run the GUI, select Example.drawio, and convert it to see the Java code output.