Making a Diagram

A diagram is made up of objects. Objects are shapes that can be different colors, shapes, and sizes. They include everything from 2-bit images to full color pictures to text.

To add object to the canvas, click on an object in the toolbox and click on the canvas. The selected object will appear. The object can be manipulated mainly by clicking and dragging on the green corner buttons.

In the toolbox, you can double-click on any object to view its advanced properties. This allows you to customize the stock shape more to your liking.

Layers create multiple-images so they are one image. By doing this, a user can edit one layer without worrying about affecting any of the other layers.

Transparency allows objects to have transparent parts of an object, so anything behind the transparent section shows through.

Plug-ins allow the average user to easily add new object types to Dia, to help extend its functionability.