Is it possible to use PlantUML without installing GraphViz?

Question

I understand that GraphViz is used for the image generation but I remember you starting a new project (JDot?) to remove this dependancy. Since your site redesign, I haven't seen any mention of this. Have you stopped the project? Did it work? What's next for JDot?

My main issue with GraphViz is the need to run a client specific installer which can be troublesome in some environments. It's fine where we can use a server install but more problematic where we try to use standalone installs.

Thanks as always

Neil

Answer 1

Unfortunatly, porting GraphViz to Java of requires a lot of time, so this has been postponed.
We are aware that depending of GraphViz is a issue for some users, but the only workaround you may try, is to
use some portable version of GraphViz:

https://github.com/mlf176f2/GraphVizPortable
http://gc.codehum.com/p/graph-viz-portable/downloads/list

We did not test them.

If JDot comes back, we will put some news, but do not expect anything this year.

Regards,