How to Change the Startup Page in ConceptDraw DIAGRAM

ConceptDraw DIAGRAM allows you to create and use your own custom templates. A template is a drawing that serves as a starting point for new documents. It can include predefined page settings, layout options, drawing scale, and associated libraries.

If you frequently create similar diagrams, saving one of them as a template can significantly speedup your work. Instead of configuring a new document each time, you can simply open the template and start editing.

ConceptDraw DIAGRAM offers several startup options. You can begin with a default blank document, one of the built-in templates, or a custom template that you have created. This tutorial explains how to set your preferred startup page.

1. To create a new document based on one of the built-in templates, select New with Template from the File menu.

2. To use a custom template as the startup page, open the application preferences:
   • On Mac,select ConceptDraw DIAGRAM > Preferences.
   • On Windows, select File > Options.
3. In the startup settings, choose the option that best fits your workflow: Default Settings or Custom Template.

4. If you selected Custom Template, choose the desired template from the list of available ConceptDraw templates.
5. After the setup is complete, select New from the File menu. ConceptDraw DIAGRAM will automatically open the template you selected as the default startup page.

Result: ConceptDraw DIAGRAM now opens with your preferred template, allowing you to start new projects faster and maintain a consistent document format.