Reverse Engineering with StructureBuilder

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StructureBuilder is capable of importing existing code and generating its corresponding class diagram.  The procedure is very simple:

  1. Create a new project file in SB or open an existing project file.
  2. Create a new class diagram or select the class diagram to which you wish to add the imported classes.
  3. Select "File/Open" and browse to the desired files.
  4. Be sure the "Files of Type" selection is set to "*.java".
  5. Select the files you desire (holding the Ctrl key down while clicking will enable you to select multiple files).
  6. Click on "Open".   
  7. SB will create and layout (usually not the way you want though) the class diagram for those files.