UML State Machine Diagram Template

In the following section, we'll walk you through how to use the UML state machine diagram template effectively.

How to use the UML state machine diagram template

To get started, click the “Use Template” button to open the UML state machine diagram template in FigJam. Once inside, follow these steps to begin:

1. Define States and Objects

   Start by identifying the states and objects in your system. Use the template’s shapes to represent each state, and edit the text boxes by double-clicking on them. For example, if you’re designing a behavioral state machine diagram for an elevator system, your states might include 'Not Activated,' 'Waiting for User Input,' and 'Moving Up' or 'Moving Down.'

2. Connect States to Objects

   After defining your states, connect them to the appropriate objects. For instance, in an elevator UML diagram, connect the 'Move Up' object to the 'Moving Up' state and the 'Move Down' object to the 'Moving Down' state.

   Use arrows from the template to link states and objects. You can rearrange, duplicate, or remove elements as needed.

3. Add Transition Actions and Conditions

   Once the states are connected to objects, define the actions for each transition. For example, in an elevator diagram with a state labeled 'Waiting for User Input,' include instructions for the user. Double-click on the text boxes to edit them with your own actions and outcomes.

4. Define Guard Conditions

   Finally, add guard conditions that will trigger transitions. For instance, if the elevator is moving upward and the user presses the 'Down' button, this action would return the system to the 'Waiting for User Input' state.

In the diagram, double-click on the text box along the arrow between two states and input the relevant guard condition.

FigJam is also an ideal tool for building state diagrams from scratch. You can use FigJam’s diagramming features and the UML shape pack to create your own custom diagrams.

What is the purpose of the state machine diagram template?

The state machine diagram template allows you to visualize different states within a system or software and how transitions occur between them. For example, if you’re designing a video game, the diagram can show how the player progresses through various stages of gameplay.

Can I create a state machine diagram from scratch?

Definitely! FigJam makes it simple to build a state machine diagram from scratch using its intuitive diagramming tools. You can easily drag and drop shapes onto the canvas, add lines to represent transitions, and use text boxes to label each element.

Is there a free UML diagramming shape pack in FigJam?

FigJam provides several free shape packs for diagramming, but the UML shape pack is only available with Business, Enterprise, or Education plans.