In UML models, a browse diagram is a temporary diagram in which you can explore the details of a model and its underlying elements and relationships. A browse diagram provides a view of a context element that you specify and is similar in functionality to a Web browser. You cannot add or modify the individual diagram elements or save a browse diagram in a model; however, you can convert a browse diagram to a freeform modeling diagram in an open model (.emx) file or save it as an image file that captures the inheritance hierarchy, which you can send in an e-mail message or publish on a Web site.
Creating browse diagrams from models
In UML models, you can create a browse diagram to explore the model and its underlying elements and relationships. You can create a browse diagram from a UML model or diagram element, except for those elements associated with an activity diagram, a state machine diagram, or a sequence diagram.Navigating in browse diagrams
In browse diagrams, you can explore a diagram element and its relationships. You can specify the relationships and number of levels of relationships that you want to show in a browse diagram. You can navigate between models and individual diagram elements to view the history of the diagram elements and their relationships.Converting browse diagrams to editable diagrams
You cannot directly save a browse diagram but you can convert it to an editable diagram.
Parent topic: Exploring relationships in models
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