Features for production use of Dia in UML modeling

["Jonathan A. George" <jageorge austin rr com>]

I've been trying to use Dia on and off for UML for a while, and with the 
current CVS build it has finally reached the point of minimal 
usefulness!  I have made a list of features which would bring greatly 
needed features for OO modeling some of which are as simple as changing 
default line types.  Some of these things I can do myself, but people 
who are already experts in the Dia code could accomplish these things 
much more quickly.

Please send email if you can help with getting this list implemented. 
(BTW .89 seems releasable to me, it works significantly more reliably 
than .88.1)

Sincerely,
Jonathan   [ Debian AT austin DOT rr DOT com ]

Dia Wishlist for UML Modeling
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UML: Components need freehand notes sections.
UML: Use polylines for connectors by default
UML: Set default color for objects per type
UML: Set default font for objects per type
UML: Set colors and fonts based on object attributes (i.e. static methods)
UML: Connector attachment order should always reflect arrow direction
UML: Suppress arguments/argument names/return values/names/types
UML: Selected component notes should be displayed in a separate window 
or pane.
UML: Selection of type names from existing class names and fundamental types
UML: Derived classes should be able to specify their parent class/interface
UML: Classes/interfaces should propagate abstract methods to child classes
UML: Standard shapes should be supported for interfaces etc.
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General: Optional snap to attachment for line ends in or near a closed 
object
General: Floating elbows for lines which maintain relative endpoint distance
General: Optional center point attachment for connectors with line masking
General: Disable grid display for default unless snap to grid is enabled
General: Option to allow partial selected objects to be moved
General: Support delete key for removing objects