Creating Your First Diagram

This guide walks you through creating a simple architecture diagram. By the end, you will understand how to add shapes, connect them, and arrange your diagram.

Create a New Diagram

Add Your First Shape

The toolbar on the left contains shape categories. To add a shape:

Edit Shape Properties

Select a shape by clicking on it. The properties panel appears on the right where you can configure:

Add an Icon

Many architecture diagrams include icons to identify technologies or services.

Connect Shapes

To create a connection between two shapes:

Edit Connection Properties

Select a connection by clicking on it. In the properties panel you can configure:

Move and Resize

Use Auto Layout

For complex diagrams, let NeoArc arrange the shapes automatically:

Automatic Saving

Diagrams save automatically as you work. There is no save button and you never need to remember to save. Every change is preserved immediately.

Next Steps