Single file diagramming

To create a new diagram click on the New button in the Home ribbon tab.

In general this will create a new collaboration diagram and you can start diagramming immediately.

If you wish to create another diagram type you may click on the small arrow below the New button and choose one from the list of available diagram types:

Alternatively you may select New from the Application menu and choose one of the diagram types shown.

To learn more about the different diagram types refer to Diagram types.

To open an existing diagram from within the repository click the Open button from the main ribbon tab and choose the desired diagram:

The file selection dialog will appear. This allows you to browse through the repository file system and locate the required dataset.

You may either double click this item or select it and hit the OK button to open it.

This operation is also available via the Application Menu.

Alternatively you may open the file from within the Repository Browser.

To save a diagram simply click on the save button either in the home tab of the ribbon, the quick access toolbar or the application menu.

If the file to save has already been saved it will be overwritten. If the file does not exist a Save as operation will be performed.

To save a file using a new name (create a copy) use the Save as button out of the application menu.

Browse to the location where you wish to save your file. Enter the file name and hit Save.