Better, faster, stronger; draw.io introduces AI-powered Smart Templates

Science & Technology

Introduction

When it comes to diagramming templates, you don't want to spend hours looking for the right one. But what if a diagramming app could make you your own custom template right before your eyes? Hi, it's Emily with another how-to video, and today's topic is smart templates in draw.io.

Smart Templates: The Newest Feature in draw.io

Smart template is our newest feature in draw.io that helps you create diagrams faster and easier with the help of AI and machine learning. With smart templates, you're given building blocks that jumpstart your diagramming process, allowing you to focus on the content rather than the layout.

Getting Started

To get started, simply create a new editor in your page inside Confluence Cloud. You'll then be met with our template manager. From here, select smart template and type whatever you want the topic of your diagram to be, such as a product roadmap, popular candy flavors, or that book you're reading. In the drop-down menu, you'll find a variety of diagram types to choose from.

Important Note: These templates are not finished diagrams but rather a starting point that you can build upon.

Efficiency and Customization

Just like that, the AI generates for us an easy-to-read pie chart in seconds. When you need to update the data of your pie chart, you can easily access and edit it in the mermaid text. Just double-click your chart and type in the new data there.

But the real power of our AI comes into play with more complex diagrams, like a six-tier sequence map. Before smart templates, you could spend a significant amount of time setting it all up, aligning the shapes perfectly with one another, and making sure your connectors are centered and evenly spaced. Now, all you need is a few seconds, and your idea is visualized beautifully, ready for customization.

Flexibility

What about three tiers or even ten? Just tell our AI how many tiers you want, and let it do the work for you. You'll save hours of time and effort, leaving you free to focus on other important aspects of your project. And like I mentioned before, you're also able to fully customize your smart template creations as if you made them yourself. This means you can add color, additional shapes, and images, change the connector lines, and all the other formatting features we offer.

Conclusion

So whether you're a seasoned draw.io pro or just starting out, our AI feature is here to help. It's all about making diagramming easier, faster, and more fun. If you want to stay up to date with our latest diagramming and whiteboard videos, make sure to hit the Subscribe button now. Thanks for joining me, and I'll catch you next time.

Keywords

  • draw.io
  • AI-powered smart templates
  • diagramming
  • template manager
  • Confluence Cloud
  • mermaid text
  • sequence map
  • customization

FAQ

Q: What is the new feature in draw.io that helps with diagramming?
A: The new feature is called smart templates, which utilizes AI and machine learning to help create diagrams faster and easier.

Q: How do I get started with smart templates in draw.io?
A: Simply create a new editor in your Confluence Cloud page, select the smart template option from the template manager, and type in the topic of your diagram.

Q: Are the smart templates fully finished diagrams?
A: No, they are starting points that you can build upon and customize further.

Q: Can I edit the data in a generated pie chart?
A: Yes, you can easily access and edit the data by double-clicking the chart and typing in the new data in mermaid text.

Q: How does AI help with more complex diagrams like sequence maps?
A: The AI sets up the complex diagrams, aligning shapes perfectly and spacing connectors evenly, saving you significant time and effort.

Q: Can I customize the generated smart templates?
A: Yes, you can fully customize them by adding colors, additional shapes, images, and changing connector lines.

Q: Who can benefit from using AI-powered smart templates in draw.io?
A: Both seasoned draw.io users and beginners can benefit, as it makes diagramming easier, faster, and more enjoyable.