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Helpdesk  >  ConceptDraw DIAGRAM  >    Business-specific Drawings

How to Draw a Block Diagram

Block diagrams are typically used to present a general description of a system and its functions. A Block Diagram shows the composition of different shapes and lines showing how the components of a program, process, or system are related to and depend upon one another. Facility and a very simple format, a number of shapes and connectors make the block diagram a many-sided tool for many kinds of industry. The ability to make block diagrams is delivered by the Block Diagrams solution. This solution extends ConceptDraw DIAGRAM with 3 libraries that contains more than 200 objects that can be used in block diagrams.

  1. Open a ConceptDraw DIAGRAM new document and select the Block diagrams library.
  2. Add block elements to the diagram by dragging it from the library to the document page.
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  4. Arrange your diagram elements properly using the options of Arrange & Size panel.
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  6. Select the Smart Connector tool smart connector. To connect elements using this tool, drag the connector from one connect dot to another.
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  8. Add text to diagram — just select an object and type.
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  10. Use options provided in the Format panel to customize diagram apearence. We recommend using the set of pre-designed styles to format objects quickly.
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Result: Block diagrams are typically used to present a general description of a system and its functions.

How to Draw a Block Diagram

How it works:

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