Alert: Sadly, I don't have time to maintain this but we have now a new edition 2020 available at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086ML4PGW/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awdb_t1_Z6oHEbGMPYFXF.
The official "Clear and Sane" framework for rapid data modeling, from the book "Clear and Sane engineering" (by Cheikhna Diouf) , a lightweight alternative to UML-like diagrams for engineers and technicians who have to collaborate with non-technical teams and those who have to create user guides. http://www.clear-and-sane-engineering.org
CLEAR AND SANE FRAMEWORK - version 0.1.0 Powered by Systemaker.com
In brief, C&S framework is created for technology-related process : conception, management, development, documentation and production. It is a supporting toolset that allows engineers to communicate clearly and work better with non-technical groups like business stakeholders, beginners and final users. The C&S framework is under GNU General Public License and GNU Free Documentation License.
Resources list :
- Symbols collection : Data boxes, Relation nodes and UI elements
- The Clear & Sane logo
- Icons library : 7500 unique png icons 64x64 or 2500 unique svg icons More available and updated at the source : http://openiconlibrary.sourceforge.net/ You can find more icons at this search engine : http://findicons.com/
- Diagrams templates files as starter kits ordered by those 5 domains : Context templates Structure and relationship templates Process templates View templates Procedure templates
About Diagramming tools used :
Currently for free alternative reason, the C&S symbols collection has been made with the famous free software Libre office and his diagramming tool Libre office draw. You can still export them in other formats but the compatibility will largely depend on your targeted extensions and your O.S. platforms. To ensure maximum compatibility with your own diagramming softwares, this symbols collection (based on simple boxes and connectors) can be easily replicated in the native formats of your chosen softwares like Microsoft Visio, Smartdraw, Edraw or even vector softwares like Adobe illustrator or Inkscape.
- Libre office : You can download libre office (use version 4 for complete compatibility) and use his diagramming editor tool : Libre Office Drawing : http://libreoffice.org
- Screencasts Video Maker like Youtube movie maker : http://makeyoutubevideo.com
- Graphic editor with screen captures capability (for png and jpg files) like Adobe Photoshop, SnagIt or Gimp
About the official handbook :
"Clear and Sane engineering" by Cheikhna Diouf
You can read more about it here : http://www.systemaker.com/clear-and-sane-engineering
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