How to Create a Custom Diagram Template

ConceptDraw DIAGRAM provides a variety of templates delivered with its Solutions. It also allows you to create and customize your own diagram templates. A template is a pre-designed drawing that serves as a starting point for a new graphics document.

When you open a template, it is already preformatted for a specific purpose. A custom template typically includes a prepared workspace and the appropriate object libraries. When saving a document created from a template, you are usually prompted to save it as a separate file to avoid overwriting the original template.

Templates can be provided either with a ConceptDraw Solution or created by the user. If you frequently create similar documents, saving one as a template can save time and ensure consistency across your diagrams.

Simply open a template and begin working from it. This eliminates the need to configure workspace settings and document properties each time you create a new drawing. You can also apply templates that you have previously saved.

1. Run ConceptDraw DIAGRAM and configure the document properties for your custom template using the File menu options:

Page size and orientation.



Measurement units.



Template description.


2. Open the appropriate libraries and create a diagram that you want to use as a template.

3. Save your template using the Save as ConceptDraw Template option.

Result: You can quickly and easily create and share commonly used diagrams using your custom templates.