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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 Browser window, then either: Click on the Browser window button, or Press Ctrl+Insert, or Select the 'Design > Diagram > Add' ribbon option, or Right-click on the Package or View and select the 'Add Diagram' option The 'New Diagram' dialog displays.	Create New Elements on a Diagram Move Objects Around UML Diagrams
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 the 'Select From' header and select the Perspective Group and Perspective most appropriate to the area you are working in. The panel below the header displays a list of diagram groups; click on the required group.
4	In the 'Diagram Types' panel, click on the type of diagram to create. 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 'Create Diagram' option selected, the 'New Diagram' dialog displays automatically

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