How to Generate Symbols with EdrawMax AI

Creating diagrams can involve the use of text and symbols. Many flowcharts and mind maps only use texts to label their shapes. However, if you’re more of a visual learner, you might appreciate using symbols. Great diagramming tools like Wondershare EdrawMax offer a plentiful library of symbols for you to use.

Furthermore, there’s a way for you to create personalized, AI-generated symbols with its AI Symbols feature. Here’s how to use it:

Step 1: Start a New Project

  • On the homepage, click + New to begin.
homepage interface EdrawMax homepage with New button

Step 2: Access AI Symbol Feature

  • From the left-hand panel, select Symbols > AI Symbol
symbol panel AI Symbol option in left panel

Step 3: Generate Custom Symbols

  • Under Resource type > Symbol, enter your prompt
  • Click Create to generate
symbol generator AI symbol prompt input interface

Step 4: Manage Generated Symbols

Select your preferred image to:

  • Use PNG: Insert directly to the canvas
  • Image information: View creation details
  • Copy to clipboard: For external use
  • Download: Save locally
symbols generated Generated symbols with action buttons

Step 5: Finalize Your Diagram

  • Add symbols to your diagram
  • Find more symbols under Symbols panel
  • Generate additional objects via AI Symbol
symbols on flowchart AI symbols integrated into flowchart
Note:

Ensure you have AI Tokens available for symbol generation

Pro Tip: Advanced Symbol Customization

  • Use Frame tool to group symbols
  • Adjust image properties via Adjust tool (opacity, brightness, etc.)
frame option Floating toolbar with Frame option
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