PlantUML and Graphviz plugin setup PHPstorm

Question

I have already setup PlantUML plugin in PhpStorm.

and I have download Graphviz 2.36 and install in my machine.

I have searched how to setup Graphviz in order to use PlantUML to do a UseCase in PhpStorm, but I can't found any information

Kaitlynkaitlynn

Answer 1

It wasn't really clear to me how to install this thing, so here's some instructions with pictures.

First install the plugin:

Set the "Graphviz dot executable":

Optionally associate with .dot files:

You have to wrap your code with @startuml and @enduml for it to do anything, so its not really a dot file, but good enough:

Spermine

For me it is not so clear whether we must add graphviz dot executable file in PlantUML Settings? Why do we add .dot file extension in file types? In which situation should we create a diagram with dot extension or puml? Could you please extend your answer? – Eyre

@Eyre I assume the executable is required and used to do the actual rendering. You don't need to add the .dot file extension (I said it was optional). Which you use is up to you. I've never used "PlantUML", I just wanted dot support. .dot files have better support with other apps, but the @startuml kind of invalidates them. – Spermine

Answer 2

I missed setting the "Environment variable".

http://plantuml.sourceforge.net/graphvizdot.html

After setting it, restart your PHPstorm and it should be fine.

Kaitlynkaitlynn