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Create a New Diagram

A diagram is a visual representation of the elements of your model and:

Their attributes and characteristics
How they are connected and/or interact with each other

Different diagram types show different aspects of the model and the relationships between elements.

Add new diagrams to your model

Step	Action	See also
1	Click on a Package or View in the Project Browser, then either: Click on the New Diagram button on the Project Browser toolbar, or Press Ctrl+Insert, or Select 'Diagram \| New Diagram', or Right-click on the Package or View and select the 'Add Diagram' option The 'New Diagram' dialog displays.	Learn more about UML diagrams Move Elements Add Elements
2	Enterprise Architect provides a default diagram name that is the same as the parent Package name. Overtype this with your preferred diagram name, if necessary.
3	Click on a Technology type in the Select From pane. The list of available diagram types in the right hand pane is updated according to your selection.
4	Click on the type of diagram to add from the 'Diagram Types' pane. A description of the selected diagram type displays in the field underneath this pane.
5	Click on the OK button. The 'New Diagram' dialog closes A new diagram is created as a child of the currently selected Package The new diagram is opened in the Diagram View, ready for editing

Notes

When you create a Package, if you leave the 'Automatically add new Diagram' option selected, the 'New Diagram' dialog displays automatically

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