The UML modeling features include support for UML 2.0, OCL, patterns, Quality Assurance audits and metrics, source code refactoring and generation, IBM Rational Rose (MDL) format import, XMI format import and export, and automated documentation generation. 

In addition, diagrams are synchronized with your source code.  

The modeling features are tightly integrated with the software environment. When modeling support is activated, the following items are added or modified:

• Diagram View
• Model View
• Object Inspector
• Tool Palette

In addition, specific commands are added to the main menu and the context menus of the Project Manager and Structure View.