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David Radnell, … draw.io Q&A6

Apr 23

Is PlantUML import still supported

sure, then you can create plantuml diagrams locally without the need for draw.io. On Tuesday 23 April

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Is PlantUML import still supported

sure, then you can create plantuml diagrams locally without the need for draw.io. On Tuesday 23 April

Apr 23

nuzjan abdulrahman, Tadeusz Lis2

Apr 22

Adding Descriptions to Process Steps

Hi, I am just working on it. Store your step description in the custom attribute called for example

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Adding Descriptions to Process Steps

Hi, I am just working on it. Store your step description in the custom attribute called for example

Apr 22

Apr 22

Why few custom attributes in the shape do not accept entered values, buy other does?

It seems that it depends on the name of attribute. Any idea? Tadeusz Lis

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Why few custom attributes in the shape do not accept entered values, buy other does?

It seems that it depends on the name of attribute. Any idea? Tadeusz Lis

Apr 22

Jhon Dev, draw.io Q&A2

Apr 22

How do I add a column to a table?

While the table is selected, click the Arrange tab in the format panel in the right. At the bottom of

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How do I add a column to a table?

While the table is selected, click the Arrange tab in the format panel in the right. At the bottom of

Apr 22

Keke Molebatsi, draw.io Q&A10

Apr 19

Viewer links no longer working

Hi There The Json files where able to open on my desktop app. Many thanks for the guidance On Friday,

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Viewer links no longer working

Hi There The Json files where able to open on my desktop app. Many thanks for the guidance On Friday,

Apr 19

Keke Molebatsi, draw.io Q&A4

Apr 19

That's the HTML page saved from the browser menu, that not the diagram data. On Friday 19 April

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That's the HTML page saved from the browser menu, that not the diagram data. On Friday 19 April

Apr 19

Apr 17

Floorplan to scale - How to draw???

Hi all. Newbie question: Using draw.io 24.2.5 on a Mac mini under macOS 14.3. I'm trying to draw

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Floorplan to scale - How to draw???

Hi all. Newbie question: Using draw.io 24.2.5 on a Mac mini under macOS 14.3. I'm trying to draw

Apr 17

Apr 13

Re: Can't drag or move the window

Hey Frank! Could be that Windows misaligned the placement of the window (this happens to me from time

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Re: Can't drag or move the window

Hey Frank! Could be that Windows misaligned the placement of the window (this happens to me from time

Apr 13

Frank Xie, draw.io Q&A3

Apr 12

Can't drag or move window

Thanks very much! Problem solved On Friday 12 April 2024 at 13:04:43 UTC+8 draw.io Q&A wrote:

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Can't drag or move window

Thanks very much! Problem solved On Friday 12 April 2024 at 13:04:43 UTC+8 draw.io Q&A wrote:

Apr 12

Apr 11

(Newbie) Fill in Line Shapes with Color?

When I draw a Line Shape with the ends connected how do I get a color to fill inside the shape?

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(Newbie) Fill in Line Shapes with Color?

When I draw a Line Shape with the ends connected how do I get a color to fill inside the shape?

Apr 11

Apr 11

align multiple group, keep every group inner object's relative position, not work as espect

except with ctrl to select eacho group manually, another way is to set all inner element unmovable,

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align multiple group, keep every group inner object's relative position, not work as espect

except with ctrl to select eacho group manually, another way is to set all inner element unmovable,

Apr 11

Luke Tycholiz, draw.io Q&A2

Apr 6

This XML causes mad glitches

The dots fill style in sketch mode has performance issues and will be disabled in the next release.

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This XML causes mad glitches

The dots fill style in sketch mode has performance issues and will be disabled in the next release.

Apr 6

Eric Choi, … clarjon16

Apr 5

Restricting cloud storage to google drive only.

I believe one option could be to create a html file where you embed draw.io into it and provide that

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Restricting cloud storage to google drive only.

I believe one option could be to create a html file where you embed draw.io into it and provide that

Apr 5

seiichi chugai_kittaka, … Tommy E11

Apr 4

Minimize Maximize Close Button is unvisible

It was resolved by renaming. Thank you. On Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 5:46:32 PM UTC+9 draw.io

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Minimize Maximize Close Button is unvisible

It was resolved by renaming. Thank you. On Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 5:46:32 PM UTC+9 draw.io

Apr 4

Steven Auerbach, … Ashraf Teleb7

Apr 3

Mathematical typesetting introduces spurious HTML code

Ashraf Here's another piece of this puzzle. If I select the text box of a LaTex command which is

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Mathematical typesetting introduces spurious HTML code

Ashraf Here's another piece of this puzzle. If I select the text box of a LaTex command which is

Apr 3

Apr 3

Default styles for app on Mac

I've tried following the instructions to set the default style for "line" but every

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Default styles for app on Mac

I've tried following the instructions to set the default style for "line" but every

Apr 3

Apr 3

Line defaults Mac app

I've read through every post regarding setting default styles but every time I open the

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Line defaults Mac app

I've read through every post regarding setting default styles but every time I open the

Apr 3

Apr 2

Default view / initial position setting?

Hi, how can I save or configure the default view/initial position? I cant find any settings for this

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Default view / initial position setting?

Hi, how can I save or configure the default view/initial position? I cant find any settings for this

Apr 2

Apr 2

Different Units?

Hi, For example, I use mm as the unit. Then the size and position of rectangles, circles, text and

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Different Units?

Hi, For example, I use mm as the unit. Then the size and position of rectangles, circles, text and

Apr 2

Jesse Krawiec, draw.io Q&A2

Mar 29

Not a diagram file (error on line 1280 at column 1453621: AttValue: ' expected)

Which draw.io version, web, desktop? Where were you saving the file? On Friday 29 March 2024 at 16:58

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Not a diagram file (error on line 1280 at column 1453621: AttValue: ' expected)

Which draw.io version, web, desktop? Where were you saving the file? On Friday 29 March 2024 at 16:58

Mar 29

Павел Кетов

Mar 27

Feedback and Suggestions for Improving draw.io Functionality

I am reaching out to provide some feedback and suggestions for enhancing the functionality of draw.io

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Feedback and Suggestions for Improving draw.io Functionality

I am reaching out to provide some feedback and suggestions for enhancing the functionality of draw.io

Mar 27

Mar 22

highlight the boundries for overlapping circles and eclipse.

In below diagram I would like to have three separate colors. Left, right and intersection. How can I

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highlight the boundries for overlapping circles and eclipse.

In below diagram I would like to have three separate colors. Left, right and intersection. How can I

Mar 22

Roy Bennett, draw.io Q&A2

Mar 22

Error Loading File

What location have you bee saving the file to? On Wednesday 20 March 2024 at 16:20:36 UTC royben...@

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Error Loading File

What location have you bee saving the file to? On Wednesday 20 March 2024 at 16:20:36 UTC royben...@

Mar 22

Mar 19

Invalid file data - lost data

Hi, I've tried to open a file this morning to find the 'invalid file data' error message.

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Invalid file data - lost data

Hi, I've tried to open a file this morning to find the 'invalid file data' error message.

Mar 19

Mar 12

Unable to export XML with all layers in single tab.

When there is only a single layer, i can: 1. Ctrl + A to select all, 2. Ctrl + C to copy, 3. Export

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Unable to export XML with all layers in single tab.

When there is only a single layer, i can: 1. Ctrl + A to select all, 2. Ctrl + C to copy, 3. Export

Mar 12

Sin Chan, draw.io Q&A3

Mar 12

Draw.io unable to paste the shape from distance A (original shape) to distance B (cursor pointer) ?

wow, thanks for this trick! i struggle for few months... On Tuesday 12 March 2024 at 18:37:38 UTC+8

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Draw.io unable to paste the shape from distance A (original shape) to distance B (cursor pointer) ?

wow, thanks for this trick! i struggle for few months... On Tuesday 12 March 2024 at 18:37:38 UTC+8

Mar 12

green...@gmail.com, … draw.io Q&A3

Mar 12

Google Docs add-on permissions too much?

See https://github.com/jgraph/drawio/issues/1594 On Monday 11 September 2017 at 13:35:35 UTC+1 David

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Google Docs add-on permissions too much?

See https://github.com/jgraph/drawio/issues/1594 On Monday 11 September 2017 at 13:35:35 UTC+1 David

Mar 12

Mar 10

Does draw.io support multi-page preview functionality like graffle?

"As shown in the figure above, Graffle can display a preview of each page, which is more

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Does draw.io support multi-page preview functionality like graffle?

"As shown in the figure above, Graffle can display a preview of each page, which is more

Mar 10

farhad farzi, draw.io Q&A3

Mar 8

Not a diagram file (error on line 3427 at column 14: expected '>')

oh my god, thank you for the speed and work!😭💖 On Friday 8 March 2024 at 21:23:11 UTC+3:30 draw.io

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Not a diagram file (error on line 3427 at column 14: expected '>')

oh my god, thank you for the speed and work!😭💖 On Friday 8 March 2024 at 21:23:11 UTC+3:30 draw.io

Mar 8

林海, draw.io Q&A2

Mar 6

Automatic tree layout child nodes in wrong order

See https://github.com/jgraph/drawio-desktop/issues/1650 Please do not double post. linha...@gmail.

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Automatic tree layout child nodes in wrong order

See https://github.com/jgraph/drawio-desktop/issues/1650 Please do not double post. linha...@gmail.

Mar 6

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