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BridgePoint
What it is
BridgePoint is a free desktop suite for editing UML models, executing them, and translating them into implementation code for model-driven development. Built on Eclipse, it includes a UML editor, a Verifier for simulated execution, and model compilers. Verifier can run and debug models with stack traces, variable views, stepping, and breakpoints. Compilers can translate models into languages such as C or SystemC and can conform to standards including IP-XACT, AUTOSAR, and MISRA-C. Modeling constructs support connections to existing code and libraries. The Editor, Verifier, and Model Compilers are available under the Apache 2.0 license. Installable zip packages include the Eclipse and BridgePoint environment, so no pre-existing software is required. Supported platforms are Windows, macOS, and Linux. Nightly builds contain the newest code but are described as the least-tested engineering delivery. Production projects requiring stability, support, and traceability can obtain BridgePoint Pro releases and support through a Service Pro contract. Community forums and chat are also available for users and developers.
For and against
For
- Includes a UML editor, Verifier, and model compilers
- Debugging includes stepping and breakpoints
- Available under the Apache 2.0 license
- Install package includes Eclipse and BridgePoint
Against
- Nightly builds are the least-tested engineering delivery
- Production support requires a Service Pro contract
The verdict
BridgePoint combines UML editing, model execution, and code translation in a free Eclipse-based desktop suite. For production work, distinguish the open-source tools from the separately offered professional releases and support.
Who it suits
BridgePoint suits software and hardware application development and system design. Teams needing production support can consider the Service Pro contract.
Plans and prices
BridgePoint Open Source
Editor, Verifier and Model Compilers; Apache 2.0 licensed
Read 30 Sep 2026 · xtuml.org
On the record
- Code generation
- BridgePoint model compilers translate models into implementation languages such as C or SystemC and can conform to standards including IP-XACT, AUTOSAR and MISRA-C.xtuml.org · read 30 Sep 2026
- Community support
- The site provides community forums and chat for users and developers.xtuml.org · read 30 Sep 2026
- Eclipse platform
- The BridgePoint/xtUML tool suite is built on the Eclipse platform as an integrated development environment.xtuml.org · read 30 Sep 2026
- Hosting organization
- The xtUML.org site is administered through a committee of dedicated advocates.xtuml.org · read 30 Sep 2026
- Install package
- Builds include a complete Eclipse and BridgePoint environment in an installable zip package that requires no pre-existing software.xtuml.org · read 30 Sep 2026
- Integration
- xtUML provides modeling constructs for interfacing with existing code and libraries.xtuml.org · read 30 Sep 2026
- Model execution
- Verifier runs and debugs models with stack tracing, variable views, stepping and breakpoints.xtuml.org · read 30 Sep 2026
- Nightly build caveat
- Nightly builds contain the newest code but are described as the least tested engineering delivery.xtuml.org · read 30 Sep 2026
- Open source license
- The Editor, Verifier and Model Compilers are openly accessible under the Apache 2.0 license.xtuml.org · read 30 Sep 2026
- Professional support
- One Fact offers BridgePoint Pro releases and support through its Service Pro contract for production projects requiring stability, support and traceability.onefact.net · read 30 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- BridgePoint provides UML model editing, execution and translation capabilities for model-driven development.xtuml.org · read 30 Sep 2026
- Release cadence
- The download page says BridgePoint release builds for BridgePoint Pro customers are created at intervals of at least six months.xtuml.org · read 30 Sep 2026
- Support channels
- Service Pro Help includes phone, email, online live chat, screen sharing and on-site support by request.onefact.net · read 30 Sep 2026
- Target users
- The xtUML profile is customized for software and hardware application development and system design.xtuml.org · read 30 Sep 2026
- Tool suite
- BridgePoint comprises a UML editor, a Verifier for simulated execution, and model compilers for translation.xtuml.org · read 30 Sep 2026
