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User Guide for Tablet

Introduction to EdrawMax
- EdrawMax Tablet Guide
File Operation
Insert Options
Template Operation
Themes and Style
View Diagram
Import Data

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View the diagram

Need a closer look or want to see everything at once? EdrawMax lets you zoom in and out easily so you can work on your diagram your way. Follow the steps below to adjust your canvas view for better editing and navigation.

Step ❶

Open the EdrawMax application on your tablet.

Step ❷ Select a diagram to open

From the Home Page, tap Recent on the left sidebar and select the diagram you want to open.

edrawmax home page

Step ❸ Tap the Menu icon

Once the diagram opens, tap the three lines Menu icon on the top-left corner.

edrawmax menu icon

Step ❹ Go to View and select a zoom option

Go to View, and select zoom options from the dropdown to zoom in or out precisely.

edrawmax main menu dropdown

Step ❺ Alternatively, use the View option for Zoom In/Out

You can also access zoom controls by tapping the View option from the top-left menu. Then, select Zoom In or Zoom Out from the dropdown.

edrawmax view menu

Fit Width and Height

Sometimes you need the diagram to fit perfectly within your screen, either by width, height, or full page. EdrawMax provides flexible zoom options to help with that. Follow these steps to use Fit to Width, Fit to Height, or Fit to Content features.

Step ❶ Launch EdrawMax

Launch the EdrawMax app on your tablet.

Step ❷ Open a diagram from Recent

From the left sidebar, tap Recent and select the diagram you want to work on.

edrawmax recent tab section

Step ❸ Tap the menu icon

After the diagram opens, tap the menu icon (three bars) at the top left of the screen.

edrawmax canvas with menu icon

Step ❹ Tap on View

Tap on View in the dropdown list.

edrawmax dropdown list

Step ❺ Choose a Fit option

From the View menu, choose one of the following options depending on your need:
- Fit to Content: Zooms to fit the diagram’s content
- Fit to Page Width
- Fit to Whole Page
- Fit to Drawing

edrawmax view dropdown options

Step ❻ Tap Fit to Whole Page (Example)

In the same View dropdown menu, you can tap Fit to Whole Page to resize the diagram so the entire content fits within the visible screen.

edrawmax view menu

Step ❼ View the scaled diagram

Your diagram will now scale perfectly to fit the full screen, making it easier to see the overall layout.

edrawmax canvas page view

Customize the toolbar in EdrawMax to show only the tools you use most often. You can enable or disable tool options to create a clean and personalized workspace. Follow these steps to manage your toolbar setup.

Step ❶ Launch EdrawMax

Launch EdrawMax on your tablet.

Step ❷ Open your diagram

Tap the Recent tab from the sidebar and open your diagram.

edrawmax interface

Step ❸ Tap the menu icon

Once the file opens, tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) at the top-left corner of the screen.

edrawmax canvas with menu icon

Step ❹ Tap View

In the dropdown menu, tap View to access display and toolbar options.

edrawmax view dropdown menu

Step ❺ Tap Customize Toolbars

From the View menu, tap Customize Toolbars to choose which toolbar elements to show or hide.

edrawmaxcustomization toolbar

Step ❻ Select or deselect tools

A list of toolbar options will appear. Use the checkboxes to enable or disable tools like Add Text, Connector, Fill Color, Flip, Group, Locked, and more.

edrawmax customisation toolbars menu

Step ❼ Scroll and finalize tool selection

Scroll down the list to view all available toolbar items. Tick the boxes for the tools you frequently use and uncheck the ones you want to hide.

edrawmax full list of toolbar

Step ❽ View the updated toolbar

The toolbar at the top will now reflect your selected tools. You’ll see that the new buttons (like Flip, Connector, etc.) have been added or removed accordingly.

edrawmax canvas showing updated toolbar

Grid

Grids help you align and position elements accurately on the canvas. You can turn the grid on or off and even use the Snap to Grid option to make shapes automatically align with the grid lines. Here is how to use it:

Step ❶ Open EdrawMax

Open the EdrawMax app on your tablet.

Step ❷ Open the file

Tap the Recent tab from the left panel and open the file you want to work on.

edrawmax recent files

Step ❸ Tap the menu icon

When the diagram opens, tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) at the top-left of the screen.

edrawmax menu icon

Step ❹ Tap View

Tap View to open the visual settings from the dropdown menu

edrawmax view menu option

Step ❺ Tap Grid

In the View menu, tap Grid to open grid-related options.

edrawmax menu grid option

Step ❻ Toggle Show Grid and Snap to Grid

Toggle Show Grid to display the grid on your canvas. You can also enable Snap to Grid if you want your objects to align automatically with the grid lines.

edrawmax grid options

Step ❼ View the grid on the canvas

The grid will now be visible on your canvas, helping you organize and align objects more precisely.

edrawmax canvas visible grid lines

Step ❽ Tap Grid Settings

To adjust how the grid appears, go to the View menu, hover over Grid, and tap Grid Settings.

edrawmax grid settings

Step ❾ Adjust grid settings

On the right panel, you can now adjust grid size, spacing, orientation, and page setup settings according to your preferences.

grid customization panel in edrawmax

Guides

To keep your visuals perfectly arranged, EdrawMax provides **Guides** that you can drag into your workspace. These lines act as alignment references, making sure every element is positioned properly. Here's how you can add them:

Step ❶ Open EdrawMax

Open EdrawMax on your device.

Step ❷ Select your file

From the Recent tab, select the file you want to work on.

edrawmax homepage

Step ❸ Tap the menu icon

Tap on the menu icon (three horizontal lines) at the top left of the canvas.

edrawmax menu icon

Step ❹ Tap View

From the dropdown menu, hover over View to open the display options.

edrawmax view option

Step ❺ Tap Guides

Tap Guides from the View options. This will activate guide lines on the canvas for better object alignment.

guides option in edrawmax menu

Step ❻ Select Show Guides and Snap to Guides

Tap the small arrow next to Guides, then select Show Guides and Snap to Guides.

edrawmax guides options

Step ❼ Confirm options are ticked

Make sure both boxes: Show Guides and Snap to Guides are ticked. This enables snapping and makes alignment easier.

guide options in the view menu

Step ❽ View the guide lines

Now you’ll see vertical and horizontal guide lines on your canvas. You can drag and align objects precisely using these guides.

edrawmax visible guide lines

Margins

Adjusting margins in EdrawMax helps you manage spacing around your diagram, especially when preparing for print or exporting. Follow the steps below to adjust them:

Step ❶ Open EdrawMax

Open EdrawMax on your device.

Step ❷ Open your project

From the Recent tab, tap on the project you want to work on.

edrawmax recent projects

Step ❸ Tap the menu icon

Once the project is open, tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) at the top-left corner.

edrawmax menu icon

Step ❹ Tap View

From the dropdown, hover over View to open the viewing options.

edrawmax view option in the menu

Step ❺ Tap Margins

From the View menu, hover over Margins to expand the options.

edrawmax margins option

Step ❻ Tap Show Margins

Tap Show Margins from the expanded menu.

margins option in the dropdown menu

Step ❼ Option is ticked

You’ll now see a checkmark next to Show Margins, and the margin lines will appear on your canvas.

edrawmax margin lines

Step ❽ View the margin lines

The margin lines are now visible around your canvas. These help you align your content neatly within printable areas.

edrawmax margin lines around diagram

Ruler and Page Break

EdrawMax’s **Ruler** provides a helpful measurement tool for arranging objects with accuracy. **Page Breaks** display the print layout, letting you design with page limits in mind. These features are essential for creating print-ready diagrams or posters with clean structure. Follow these simple steps to use them effectively:

Step ❶ Launch EdrawMax

Launch the EdrawMax app on your device.

Step ❷ Select your diagram

From the left panel, tap Recent, then select your diagram.

edrawmax interface

Step ❸ Tap the menu icon

Your selected diagram will open in the EdrawMax editor. Then tap the hamburger icon on the top-left side.

edrawmax menu bar

Step ❹ Go to View

After tapping on the three-line menu on the top left, go to View.

edrawmax view option

Step ❺ Tap Ruler

From the View dropdown, tap Ruler to activate it.

edrawmax ruler option

Step ❻ View the rulers

You’ll now see the horizontal and vertical rulers appear along the top and left side of the canvas.

edrawmax rulers

Step ❼ Tap Page Breaks

Tap the three-line menu again, go to View, and select Page Breaks from the dropdown.

edrawmax page breaks option

Step ❽ View the page break lines

You’ll now see page break lines appear, dividing your diagram into printable pages.

page break grids over the canvas

Float Button

The **Float Button** in EdrawMax offers quick access to useful editing tools and layout options. It appears near selected objects, saving time by placing commonly used actions right at your fingertips. Follow the steps below to use the **Float Button** effectively.

Step ❶ Start EdrawMax

Start EdrawMax on your tablet.

Step ❷ Select the diagram

From the Recent section, select the diagram.

select program flowchart

Step ❸ Tap the menu icon

Tap the menu icon at the top left corner.

edrawmax menu icon

Step ❹ Tap View

From the dropdown, tap View to open display options.

edrawmax view menu option

Step ❺ Select Float Button

Scroll down and select Float Button to enable floating tools.

edrawmax float button

Step ❻ Tap any shape

Tap any shape on the canvas to activate the float button options.

edrawmax shape selection

Step ❼ The float button appears

The float button appears around the shape. Tap the icon to add or connect shapes.

edrawmax float buttons shown

Step ❽ Select the desired shape

From the pop-up shape menu, select the desired shape to insert.

new shape selection

Step ❾ Tap on the float button again

Tap on any float button again to add a connecting line or shape based on your needs.

connecting shape with float button

Symbol Coordinates Value

The Symbol Coordinates Value feature in EdrawMax lets you view and control the exact position of any object on the canvas. This is helpful for aligning elements precisely, especially in technical or professional diagrams. Follow the steps below to use it:

Step ❶ Open EdrawMax

Open the EdrawMax app on your tablet.

Step ❷ Select a diagram

Tap Recent, then select a diagram.

edrawmax recent files

Step ❸ Tap the menu icon

Once opened, tap the menu icon on the top left.

edrawma menu option

Step ❹ Tap the View option

Tap the View option from the left-side menu.

tap view menu

Step ❺ Tap Symbol coordinate value

From the dropdown, tap Symbol coordinate value under the View options.

symbol coordinates selection

Step ❻ Option is ticked

A checkmark will appear next to Symbol coordinate value, confirming it's activated.

symbol coordinates enabled

Step ❼ Drag the shape

Tap and drag the shape to reposition it in your diagram.

drag shape

Step ❽ View X and Y coordinates

As you move the shape, X and Y coordinates will display, showing its exact position on the canvas.

edrawmax coordinates shown

Library

The **Library** in EdrawMax contains thousands of ready-made shapes, icons, and symbols you can use in your diagrams. Whether you're creating flowcharts, mind maps, or infographics, the Library gives you instant access to all the visual elements you need.

Step ❶ Launch EdrawMax

Launch the EdrawMax app on your tablet.

Step ❷ Select a project

Select a project from the Recent list to open the diagram and access the library.

open recent diagram

Step ❸ Tap the menu icon

Tap the menu icon (three horizontal bars) in the top-left corner of your open diagram.

open edrawmax menu

Step ❹ Tap View

From the dropdown, hover over or tap View to open display options.

select view tab

Step ❺ Tap on Show Library

Tap on Show Library from the list to open the symbol and shape libraries on the left side of the screen.

enable library panel

Step ❻ View the Library

Once the Library is enabled, all available shapes and symbols will appear on the left-side panel. You can drag and drop them into your diagram.

edrawmax library symbols panel

Date Sheet

The Date Sheet in EdrawMax is a data table that stores and manages information linked to shapes or charts. It helps you organize, edit, and analyze content efficiently, especially when working with charts or diagrams that rely on structured data. Here's how to use it: