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Getting Started with Termboard ​

Welcome to Termboard! This guide will walk you through the basics of using the application and help you create your first diagram.

What is Termboard? ​

Termboard is a powerful and intuitive tool for creating and managing visual diagrams. Whether you're building a complex semantic model, brainstorming ideas with a mind map, or outlining a project with a user story map, Termboard provides the flexibility and features you need to bring your ideas to life.

Key Features:

  • Infinite Canvas: Never run out of space for your diagrams.
  • Rich Styling Options: Customize the look and feel of your diagrams with a wide range of styling options.
  • Powerful Semantic Tooling: Go beyond simple drawings with features like relation inheritance and semantic checks.
  • Privacy-Focused: Termboard runs entirely in your browser, so your data never leaves your local environment.
  • Flexible Export Options: Share your work in various formats, including images, interactive HTML, and PDF documents.

Core Concepts ​

Before you start creating, it's helpful to understand the basic building blocks of Termboard:

  • Terms: Terms are the fundamental units of your diagram. They represent the main ideas or entities you want to visualize.
  • Relations: Relations are the connections between your terms. They show how your terms are related to each other and can be labeled to describe the nature of the relation.

Getting Started in 5 Steps ​

Let's create a simple diagram to get you started.

Step 1: Create Your First Term ​

The easiest way to create a new term is to press SHIFT and click anywhere on the canvas. A new term will appear, ready for you to name.

Step 2: Add More Terms ​

Add a few more terms to your canvas using the same method. You can also right-click on the canvas and select "Add term" from the context menu.

Step 3: Create Relations ​

To connect your terms, hover over a term until you see a circular up arrow. Click and drag this arrow to another term to create a relation. You can then give the relation a name.

Step 4: Style Your Graph ​

Use the styling options in the top menu bar to customize the appearance of your terms and relations. You can change colors, shapes, sizes, and more.

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Step 5: Save Your Work ​

To save your diagram, go to File > Save. This will save your work in your browser's local storage. For a more permanent and shareable option, you can save your work as a JSON file by going to File > Save File > JSON.

Next Steps ​

Now that you've created your first diagram, you're ready to explore more of what Termboard has to offer. Here are a few suggestions for what to do next: