ERD (Entity relation diagram): Modify "group" of "text" elements representing each entity (table) attribute (column) to contain 3rd text of datatype
Lukáš Plachý
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issue here: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!searchin/drawio/erd$20data$20type$20column%7Csort:relevance/drawio/R9YQhus0CBs/MXDwXDoXCwAJ
Dear all,
I'm trying to modify the ERD text group representing a data column to contain a
3rd text item containing the datatype. While I agree, that such information
might be rather part of additional written documentation, nevertheless the same
could be applied on the PK/FK constraint, on the entire "column"
items, on the relations or on the entire diagram itself. So lets assume, that
the datatype is needed. Additionally, the draw.io "grammar" (of
concepts and objects) definitely contains a possibility how to create such
template of entity diagram.
However, when trying to add a 3rd part of the column-representing group of
"text" objects, I face following issues:
- resizing of the group - when I detach (ungroup) the items, add an another and
group them again, then suddenly the sizing and text position of the main part
(the "name" of the column) behaves differently, the main naming text
covers the PK/FK part or the 3rd "datatype" part, instead to be kept
bound inside its own "box" as in the default behavior
- creating a brand new group - how can a textbox be outlined only on one side?
I was unable to find the dialogue for manipulating left/right/top/bottom
outlines separately.
- creating a brand new group when using the PK/FK from the original group: the
text object does not respond to mouse drag to be moved anywhere, when aligning
with other object, then only the other objects are aligned to the PK/FK text
item, never the other way, disregarding the z-order they have to each other.
Any solution to the abovementioned? Some hidden "code" editor to
define the "column" item group?
Thankx in advance...
Mate
