Viewing Diagram

Basics

You can invoke UML class diagram from different places:

• From the various tool windows.
• From the Navigation bar.
• From the Structure tool window.
• From the editor.

RubyMine displays UML diagrams in two modes:

• In a pop-up window.
• In a separate editor tab.

RubyMine makes is possible to choose diagram type:

• Ruby class diagram
• Gem dependency diagram
• Rails model dependency diagram (for the Rails projects).

Opening a UML class diagram

1. Select the desired item, or open it in the editor.
2. Do one of the following:
   • On the context menu of the selection, click Diagram, and on the submenu, select the way you want to view the model: Show Diagram or Show Diagram Pop-up.
   • Press Ctrl+Shift+Alt+U or Ctrl+Alt+U.
3. From the pop-up list, choose the diagram type:

   

The diagram is displayed in the editor tab or in the pop-up window:

Tips and tricks

• You can open a UML class diagram without using your pointing device. Consider such a workflow: press Alt+Home, then press Ctrl+Alt+U.