Add Notes

Notes are typically used to help document the diagram design process. For example, to explain a grouping table objects.

To add a new note

The pop-up menu options of the note object in the canvas include:

Option

Description

Cut

Remove the note from the diagram and put it on the clipboard.

Copy

Copy the note from the diagram to the clipboard.

Paste

Paste the content from the clipboard into the diagram.

Save as Image

Save the note as a PNG file.

Select All Notes

Select all notes in the diagram.

Delete from Diagram

Delete a note from the diagram.

Color

Change the color of the note.

Size to Fit

Resize the note automatically to fit its contents.

Bring to Front

Bring the note to the foreground.

Send to Back

Move the note to the background.

Group / Ungroup

Group or ungroup the note and other objects in the diagram.

Lock / Unlock

Lock or unlock the note in the diagram.

Properties

Once you have selected the note, you can customize the note by changing its properties:

Option

Description

Note

Name

Enter the name of the note.

Position

Customize the position of the note.

Size

Customize the size of the note.

Constrain proportions

Maintain the aspect ratio (the ratio of width to height) when resizing.

Font

Set the font style of the note content.

Bold

Apply a bold style to the note content.

Italic

Apply an italic style to the note content.

Color

Set the color of the note.

Group / Ungroup

Group or ungroup the note and other objects in the diagram.

Lock / Unlock

Lock or unlock the note in the diagram.