Swimlane Chart

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Sequence Diagram — Eraser

What is a sequence diagram

  • Each vertical column represents an entity (e.g. user, server, DB)
  • Arrows between the columns represent the flow of information or requests
  • Events are chronologically sequenced from top to bottom
  • Full syntax documentation here

How to insert a new sequence diagram

  1. Click on the "+" button or / shortcut on the canvas
  2. Select "Diagram as Code"
  3. Select "Sequence Diagram"

How to edit a sequence diagram

Eraser's sequence diagrams are created and edited in code form, a concept we call Diagram-as-Code

  1. Double-click on the diagram to open the code editor
  2. Each line of code represents a message or a statement
    1. Try typing Server > Client: Request on a new line
    2. Try typing title My Diagram on a new line
  3. Click on the "Syntax Help" or documentation to learn more.

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