Is there a Free Software to create Architecture Diagrams

I have been searching for a tool which would help me in creating architecture/program flow of my project. Right now I am using Paint.net to edit the images and then use powerpoint to create those diagrams. I am not referring to UML at all, so if you are gonna suggest ArgoUML might as well drop it . I have tried using that and it did not help me much.

I know visio does this kinda stuff but my trial period just expired and I don't have enough dough to buy visio software. Is there any free alternative available ?

Vikram, its tough to find free softwares for such purposes. even i faced this problem during my previous semester's project. you can get some ideas from the various replies on this page - best tool to create architecture diagrams for software - Stack Overflow

if you need something on UML, then i worked on Umbrello, a long back. can used that, argoUML is another one.

Originally Posted by mangolean

if you need something on UML, then i worked on Umbrello, a long back. can used that, argoUML is another one.

there are a lot of tools on UML. but he mentioned clearly that it is not something he wants. he already tried agroUML

Originally Posted by vikramjb

I have been searching for a tool which would help me in creating architecture/program flow of my project. Right now I am using Paint.net to edit the images and then use powerpoint to create those diagrams. I am not referring to UML at all, so if you are gonna suggest ArgoUML might as well drop it . I have tried using that and it did not help me much.

I know visio does this kinda stuff but my trial period just expired and I don't have enough dough to buy visio software. Is there any free alternative available ?

I have a legal copy of Visio 2000. It is older version and I do not use it any more. PM me your address. I will courier the same to you.

Note that it will not have the latest features and will also not open files created in the new versions. But it may suffice your use.

wow you will do that for me ?

Thanks a tone mate. I will PM my address to you.

Thanks again :rockon:

Nice thread and great links provided might need to use this software in near future.

you can download visio (trial version) from microsoft site. it's valid for 60 days.

Any one had tried Kivio in windows? I think it is available for windows also.

try OpenOffice.

Kivio is an alternative to visio. Also as Panchbhoot said use OpenOffice Draw.

Kivio is an alternative to visio. For that you have to install KDE. Also as Panchbhoot said you can use OpenOffice Draw.