User Guide for Desktop
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Get Started with EdrawMax
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User Interface
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Basic Operations
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Advanced Operations
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Shape Operations
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Drawing Tools
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Formatting and Styling
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Text Operations
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Symbol and Library
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Insert/Add Objects
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Page Settings
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Presentation Mode
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AI Features
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How to Make a Flowchart
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How to make an Org Chart
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How to make a Gantt Chart
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How to Make a Mind Map
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Troubleshooting
1. Version History, File Recovery, Encrypt File (File Tools):
File tools in EdrawMax allow you to manage and test your documents by accessing version history, recovering files, and encrypting them for security.
To Access Version History:
- Open the document for which you want to view version history.
- Go to the "File" menu.
- Select "Version History."
- You can view and restore previous versions of your document if they are available.
To Recover a File:
- Go to the "File" menu.
- Select "File Recovery."
- Choose the file you want to recover from the list of recoverable files.
- Click "Recover" to restore the selected file.
To Encrypt a File:
- Open the document you want to encrypt.
- Go to the "File" menu.
- Select "Encrypt File."
- Set a password for the file and confirm it.
- Click "OK" to encrypt the file with the specified password.

2. Spelling Check and Find (Proofing Tools):
Proofing tools in EdrawMax assist in checking spelling errors and finding specific text within your documents.
To Run a Spelling Check:
- Open the document you want to check for spelling errors.
- Go to the "Review" menu.
- Select "Spelling Check."
- EdrawMax will scan the document for spelling errors and suggest corrections.
To Find Text:
- Open the document in which you want to find specific text.
- Go to the "Home" menu.
- Click on the "Find" option.
- Enter the text you want to find in the "Find what" field.
- Click "Find Next" to locate the first occurrence of the text.
- You can repeat the process to find additional instances.

3. Shape Data:
Shape data tools in EdrawMax allow you to associate data with shapes in your diagrams, enhancing data visualization and analysis.
Associate Data with Shapes:
- Select the shape you want to associate with data.
- Go to the "Data" menu.
- Choose "Shape Data."
- Enter the relevant data values or properties for the selected shape.
- The shape will display the associated data, which can be used for various purposes like generating reports or charts.

4. Capture Screen:
The Capture Screen feature in EdrawMax allows you to capture and import screenshots or screen recordings directly into your diagrams.
- Go to the "Insert" menu.
- Select "Capture Screen."
- Choose whether you want to capture a screenshot or screen recording.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to capture the desired area of your screen.
- The captured image or recording will be inserted into your diagram.