.pu is PlantUML Code File
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| File extension | .PU |
| Format | Plain text |
| Purpose | To store PlantUML code |
| Can be opened by | PlantUML, Convertio, and other third-party tools |
| Can be converted to | PNG, SVG, PDF, and other formats |
| Can be embedded in | Web pages and documents |
What's on this Page
A .PU file is a file that contains PlantUML code. PlantUML is a tool for creating diagrams, such as UML class diagrams, sequence diagrams, and state diagrams. PlantUML files are plain text files that can be edited with a variety of text editors. However, they can only be rendered into diagrams by PlantUML itself.
PlantUML is a popular tool for creating diagrams because it is easy to use and has a wide range of features. It is also free and open-source, so anyone can use it.
Here are some of the reasons why you might use PlantUML:
If you need to create diagrams for your projects, then PlantUML is a great tool to consider. It is easy to learn and use, and it has a wide range of features that can help you create the diagrams you need.
Here are some additional things to know about .PU files:
There are a few different ways to open a .PU file.
The most common way is to double-click on the file. This will open the file in PlantUML, which is the tool that is used to create h2nd render PlantUML diagrams.
If you don't have PlantUML installed, you can download it from the PlantUML website (the link we took at the first of this article). Once you have PlantUML installed, you can also open a .PU file by dragging and dropping it onto the PlantUML application window.
There are a few different ways to convert a .PU file to another format.
One way is to use the PlantUML exporter to export the diagram to a PNG, SVG, or PDF file. To do this, open the .PU file in PlantUML and then click on the "File" menu and select "Export". Choose the desired format from the list of options and then click the "Export" button.
Another way to convert a .PU file to another format is to use a third-party tool, such as Convertio. To do this, upload the .PU file to the Convertio website and then select the desired format from the list of options. Click the "Convert" button and then download the converted file.
There are a few different ways to share PlantUML diagrams.
One way is to save the diagram as a PNG, SVG, or PDF file and then share the file with others.
Another way is to embed the diagram in a web page or document.
To embed a PlantUML diagram in a web page, you can use the following code:
HTML<imgsrc="https://plantuml.com/sequence-diagram"alt="PlantUML diagram">
To embed a PlantUML diagram in a document, you can use the following code:
XML<imgsrc="https://plantuml.com/sequence-diagram"alt="PlantUML diagram">
There are a few best practices for using PlantUML. One is to use a consistent style for all of your diagrams. Another is to use comments to explain your code. Finally, use version control to keep track of your changes.
It is also a good idea to use a PlantUML editor, such as the PlantUML IDE or Visual Studio Code with the PlantUML extension. These editors can help you to write and format your PlantUML code, and they can also preview your diagrams before you export them.