While using stumbleupon, I get to know tons of utility softwares each one having unique features. And this time, I've found a gem called yED - Graph Editor. It's the most flexible and powerful free graph-making editor I've encountered so far. Since it is java-based, you can run it on different platforms. Some java applications are known to be sluggish (start-up time) on a typical home pc, but this application is a flyer.
Through yED, you can make Business Process Modeling Notation (BPMN) diagrams, flowcharts, family trees, Semantic networks, Social networks and UML Class diagrams. You can also create complex computer network diagrams through yED, which makes it one of my favorites utility software.
You can import your data through excel (.xls) or XML file to quickly build complex diagrams. yED also supports exporting all these diagrams in popular image formats, PDF file or a flash file. The interface is clear and easy to learn with drag and drop support.
Each graph node/element can be completely customized through dozens of attributes associated with it regardless of the type of diagram you're making. yED's excellent session management feature preserves your incomplete session and restore it later so that you can start from where you left. It's very useful while creating large complex presentation that may take multiple sessions.
Interestingly, you can also assign multiple labels to a single element. They can be multi-line with rich HTML support. You'll see countless diagrams made through this software in forthcoming posts. If you've not tried it yet, you're missing the flexibility and ease of making stunning graph diagrams.
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