Towards Three-Dimensional Representation and Animation of UML Diagrams
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The UML notation is intended to be drawn on two-dimensional surfaces. However , three-dimensional diagram layout and animation may improve comprehension of complex diagrams signiicantly. The paper concentrates on special UML diagram forms well-suited for advanced visualization. It makes a proposal for representing and animating such UML diagrams in a three-dimensional style. A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step. Lao-Tzu, The Way of Lao-Tzu.
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تاریخ انتشار 1999