title: Can Eclipse GMF (Graphical Modeling Framework) be used to create a standalone modeling IDE?
body: <p>I want to create a graphical modeling application.</p>
  
  <p>I've been working on all the drag and drop functionality and then I thought about GMF/EMF, but it is used to create Eclipse plugins, at least from what I've seen at:</p>
  
  <p><a href="http://wiki.eclipse.org/Graphical_Modeling_Framework_FAQ#What_can_I_do_with_GMF.3F" rel="nofollow noreferrer">http://wiki.eclipse.org/Graphical_Modeling_Framework_FAQ#What_can_I_do_with_GMF.3F</a> </p>
  
  <blockquote>
    <p><strong>What can I do with GMF?</strong> Using GMF, you can produce graphical editors for Eclipse. For example, a UML modeling tool, workflow
    editor, etc. Basically, a graphical editing surface for any domain
    model in EMF you'd like.</p>
  </blockquote>
  
  <p>My question is if it is also possible to create stand alone applications with this framework (one that does not need Eclipse to run?) and if not do you know of any useful framework for this purpose? </p>