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Getting Started with Diagram Maker

January 15, 2024Diagram Maker Team

Getting Started with Diagram Maker

Welcome to Diagram Maker! This guide will help you create your first professional diagram in minutes.

Installation

Diagram Maker is available on the Mac App Store:

  1. Open the App Store on your Mac
  2. Search for "Diagram Maker"
  3. Click Get to download and install
  4. Launch the app from your Applications folder

System Requirements

  • macOS 11.0 or later
  • 200 MB of free disk space
  • 4 GB RAM (8 GB recommended)

Creating Your First Diagram

Step 1: Create a New Diagram

When you first launch Diagram Maker, you'll see the diagram list. Click the New Diagram button to create your first project.

Choose a name for your diagram (you can change it later).

Step 2: Add Nodes

Click the toolbar buttons to add nodes to your canvas:

  • Rectangle - Default nodes for most use cases
  • Rounded - Entry points or start nodes
  • Diamond - Decision points

Simply click a button and then click on the canvas where you want to place the node.

Step 3: Connect Nodes

To create connections between nodes:

  1. Click and drag from one node's handle (the small circles on the edges)
  2. Drag to another node's handle
  3. Release to create the connection

Step 4: Customize

Select any node to customize it:

  • Label - Double-click to edit text
  • Color - Choose from preset colors
  • Icon - Add an icon from our library
  • Style - Change border width and style

Step 5: Save and Export

Your diagram auto-saves every 300ms to your chosen folder.

To export:

  1. Click the Export button in the toolbar
  2. Choose your format:
    • PNG - For presentations and documents
    • SVG - For scalable graphics
    • JSON - To share with others

FREE vs PRO

FREE Plan

Perfect for trying out Diagram Maker:

  • 3 diagrams at a time
  • All node and connection types
  • PNG export (with watermark)
  • 15 steps history

PRO Plan

Unlock the full power:

  • Unlimited diagrams
  • AI assistant with voice control
  • Auto-layout algorithms
  • All export formats without watermark
  • 300 steps history

Start with a 7-day free trial to experience all PRO features.

Next Steps

Now that you've created your first diagram, explore these features:

  • Try the mini-map for navigating large diagrams
  • Switch between light and dark themes
  • Use Cmd+Z to undo and Cmd+Shift+Z to redo
  • Experiment with animated connections

Need Help?

Visit our Contact page or email us at support@diagrammaker.app

Happy diagramming! 🎨