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Using diagram templates

Starting a diagram project from a template is a smart move! Templates offer validated designs that provide clarity and save time.

To start a new diagram project using a template:

  1. Click the New project button at the dashboard’s top right.

    click new project

  2. Select Build a diagram from the pop-up window, then click Create Project to proceed.

    build a diagram

  3. Input a project name and optionally include a logo.

    input diagram project name

  4. Click the Diagram template menu to access our complete library.

    select template

  5. Click the Next, add people button to select your project team members.

    adding diagram people

  6. Click Create Project to finish importing your template.

    create diagram project 1

  7. Your template has been imported. Start customizing it to fit your needs and preferences.

    uploaded diagram template

To add a template to an existing diagram project:

  1. Open an existing project and click the import icon at the top right of the navigation bar.

    diagram import icon

  2. Go to the Template tab to access pre-built Slickplan templates.

    diagram templates tab

  3. Click the small eye icon next to each diagram template to preview its design.

    preview import template

  4. Choose a template, then click Import. Slickplan will add it to your project to jump-start your diagram creation.

    template import

  5. Your template has been imported. Start customizing it to fit your needs and preferences.

    uploaded diagram template

To use a diagram template in a site planning project:

  1. Go to the Diagrams tab on the navigation bar.

    diagrams tab

  2. Click the button labeled + New Diagram in the upper right of the Diagram Maker dashboard.

    new diagram button

  3. In the pop-up window, type a name for your diagram and select the sitemap page where you want to place it.

    add name destination

  4. Select a template from the dropdown menu labeled Diagram template, then click the eye icon to preview the templates.

    preview inpage diagram temp

  5. That’s it! The template will be imported to the selected page.

    inpage diagram import