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Next Design V3.1, a System and Software Design Tool, Supports Import of Existing UML/SysML Models
Released Next Design V3.1, a system and software design tool that supports import of existing UML/SysML models.

DENSO Create Corporation (Head Office: Naka-ku, Nagoya; President: Hideaki Miyagawa), a leading developer of embedded software for the automotive industry, will begin offering Next Design V3.1, the latest version of its next-generation system software design tool, on August 30, 2023. At the same time, the company will also begin offering a free evaluation version that allows users to experience the new features firsthand.

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Next Design can be made into a dedicated design tool by matching the "meta-model," which defines the structure and relationship of design information for each process, and the "view definition," which is a diagram/document representation for expressing the meta-model, to the viewpoints and applications of the development site. Since its launch in 2020, it has been used not only in the automotive industry, but also in the electrical equipment and other industries. Since its launch in 2020, it has been widely used not only in the automotive industry, but also in various industries such as electrical equipment.

The latest version, Next Design V3.1, allows users to import UML/SysML diagrams created with the modeling tool Enterprise Architect, making effective use of existing design assets. It also includes new features in response to requests from development sites, such as improved operability of sequence diagrams and rich text.

WHAT'S NEW IN THE LATEST VERSION V3.1

  • Import Enterprise Architect UML/SysML diagrams to leverage existing assets
  • Sequence diagram elements can now be moved together, making editing more efficient
  • Enlarged images in rich text for improved viewing
  • Improved editability with state x trigger matrix swap display in the state transition table

Please refer to the following release notes for details on the new features.

Next Design V3.1 Release Notes

Next Design Overview

Price (annual fee)

  • User license 60,000 yen (66,000 yen including tax)
  • Floating license 240,000 yen (264,000 yen including tax) and up

Requirements

  • OS Windows 10, Windows 11