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Creating a Custom Diagram Template

Find out how to create and share diagram templates for consistent diagram creation

Updated over 6 months ago

This article will guide you through the process of creating a custom diagram template in Capable Diagrams.

Utilizing shared templates can enhance productivity by providing a consistent starting point for new diagrams. This feature allows templates to be accessible either within a specific workspace or globally across all users.

Whether for organizational standardization or efficiency in collaborative projects, understanding how to effectively create and implement these templates is essential.

Animated walkthrough

Follow along with this video tutorial.

Step-by-Step

Take it one step at a time.

1. Click on Capable either in the Space Sidebar, or in the Apps menu

If you have Capable Diagrams, this will say 'Capable Diagrams'.

2. Click on Diagrams in the navigation bar

Here the current scope is set to the 'Product management' space.

3. This will show you the diagrams dashboard

Here you can see existing diagrams and templates your team has created and examples.

4. Click 'Create template' in the top right

You can also click on the 'Remix' button in an existing template to start from there.

5. Choose from the visual or text editor

You can choose from a blank slate, or from one of the included templates.

6. Write your diagram with a live preview of the changes

Use the diagram editor to make your diagram perfect!

Visual Editor

Code Editor

7. Set the title and description of the diagram template

Give it a good name that will make it easy to find in the future.

8. Finally, click 'Save' and your diagram template will be created

This will save the diagram template.

9. All done

You will see your template shown in the list.

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