Think Bigger From EdrawMax User Guide
1. Pages Tools:
Pages tools in EdrawMax help you manage and organize multiple pages within your diagram document. You can add blank pages and duplicate existing ones.
To Add a Blank Page:
- Click on the "Pages" panel or navigate to the "File" menu.
- Select "Add Page" or "New Page."
- A new blank page will be added to your document.
To Duplicate a Page:
- In the "Pages" panel, right-click on the page you want to duplicate.
- Choose "Duplicate Page" from the context menu.
- An identical copy of the selected page will be created.
2. Table:
The table feature in EdrawMax allows you to insert and format tables within your diagrams.
To Create a Table:
- Click on the "Table" tool or go to the "Insert" menu and select "Table."
- Specify the total number of rows and columns for your table.
- You can then click within the table cells to enter text or data.
- Use the table formatting options to adjust cell borders, background color, and other attributes.
3. Illustration Tools:
Illustration tools in EdrawMax enable you to add visual elements like pictures, icons, clipart, charts, and timelines to your diagrams.
To Add an Illustration:
- Click on the corresponding tool (e.g., Picture, Icon, Clipart, Chart, Timeline) from the toolbar or go to the "Insert" menu and select the desired item.
- Choose or import the illustration you want to add to your diagram.
- Position and resize the illustration as needed.
4. Diagram Parts Tools:
Diagram parts tools in EdrawMax provide various containers and shape elements to enhance your diagrams.
To Add a Container or Shape:
- Click on the "Container" or "Shape" tool from the toolbar or go to the "Insert" menu and select the desired item.
- Drag and drop the container or shape onto your diagram.
- Customize the appearance and content of the container or shape using the formatting options.
5. Text Tools:
Text tools in EdrawMax offer options to insert vector text, mathematical formulas, font symbols, page numbers, and dates into your diagrams.
To Insert Text or Symbols:
- Click on the corresponding tool (e.g., Vector Text, Formula, Font Symbol, Page Number, Date) from the toolbar or go to the "Insert" menu and select the desired item.
- Enter text, select a font symbol, input a formula, or customize the page number or date settings.
6. Hyperlink:
The hyperlink feature in EdrawMax lets you add links to web pages, files, or other resources within your diagrams.
To add hyperlinks
- Select the element (e.g., text or shape) you want to turn into a hyperlink.
- Go to the "Insert" menu and choose "Hyperlink."
- Enter the URL or file path you want to link to.
- Optionally, set link perties such as target (e.g., open in a new window).
- Click "OK" to create the hyperlink.
7. Comment:
Comments in EdrawMax allow you to add annotations and notes to your diagrams for collaboration and feedback.
To Insert a Comment:
- Select the element where you want to add a comment or highlight an area.
- Go to the "Insert" menu and choose "Comment."
- Enter your comment or annotation text in the pop-up box.
- Click "OK" to insert the comment.
8. QR Code:
The QR Code tool in EdrawMax lets you generate QR codes within your diagrams, which can be scanned to access web links or other information.
To Create a QR Code:
- Click on the "QR Code" tool from the toolbar or go to the "Insert" menu and select "QR Code."
- Customize the QR code by entering the URL or data you want to encode.
- Adjust the QR code's size and appearance settings as needed.
- Click "OK" to insert the QR code into your diagram.
9. Attachment:
EdrawMax allows you to incorporate plug-ins and attach files to your diagrams, enhancing functionality and information sharing.
To Attach a File:
- Go to the "Insert" menu and select "Attachment."
- Browse your computer to locate the file which you want to attach.
- Attach the file to your diagram, and users can access it as needed.
10. Note:
The note tool in EdrawMax allows you to add annotations or explanatory notes to your diagrams.
To Add a Note:
- Select the element or area where you want to add a note.
- Go to the "Insert" menu and choose "Note."
- Enter your note text in the pop-up box.
- Click "OK" to insert the note.