UML Weekend Crash Course™ - To Parent Directory

What’s on the CD-ROM 331
Trial Software
The CD includes trial versions of two modeling packages, System Architect by Popkin Software,
Inc. (the tool used to generate most of the diagrams in the course, thanks to Lou Varveris),
and Describe Enterprise by Embarcadero Technologies, Inc. I suggest you try them out to draw
the diagrams in the course. But I do caution you that if trying to understand the mechanics
of the tools distracts you from the course, step back and use pencil and paper. After you
understand the topic in the course, go back to the tools and step through the chapters again
using them. Every tool has its idiosyncrasies, but they will get the job done. Overall, I believe
you will be pleasantly surprised with the power of these tools.
Shareware programs are fully functional, trial versions of copyrighted programs. If you
like particular programs, register with their authors for a nominal fee and receive licenses,
enhanced versions, and technical support. Freeware programs are copyrighted games, applications,
and utilities that are free for personal use. Unlike shareware, these programs do not
require a fee or provide technical support. GNU software is governed by its own license,
which is included inside the folder of the GNU product. See the GNU license for more details.
Trial, demo, or evaluation versions are usually limited either by time or functionality
(such as being unable to save projects). Some trial versions are very sensitive to system date
changes. If you alter your computer’s date, the programs will “time out” and will no longer
be functional.
eBook version of UML Weekend Crash Course
The CD-ROM also contains the complete text of this book so that you can keep it with you
as a reference and to turn to when you need a refresher. You can read and search through
the file with the Adobe Acrobat Reader (also included on the CD).
Self-Assessment Test
If you want to find out how you stand with your UML knowledge before or after the course,
you can take the self-assessment test. The test consists of about 100 multiple-choice questions.
Each answer is explained to make certain that you understand. The test is divided by
topics, and is self-scoring for your convenience.
Troubleshooting
If you have difficulty installing or using any of the materials on the companion CD, try the
following solutions:
Turn off any anti-virus software that you may have running. Installers sometimes
mimic virus activity and can make your computer incorrectly believe that it is
being infected by a virus. (Be sure to turn the anti-virus software back on later.)
Close all running programs. The more programs you’re running, the less memory is
available to other programs. Installers also typically update files and programs; if
you keep other programs running, installation may not work properly.