Standard Item Types
Diagram elements in MvcDiagram are represented by ShapeNode, TableNode, ContainerNode and DiagramLink instances. Combined and linked together, they can form complex data structures such as process or entity-relationship diagrams, class hierarchies, networks and graphs. Each of their rich features can be customized through numerous methods and properties.
ShapeNode objects can represent geometric shapes, flowchart elements, icons in network diagrams, and so on. They can display both graphics and text in different fonts, sizes and colors. There are more than 100 predefined node shapes (you can preview them here) and apart from them, MvcDiagram offers an easy way to define custom shapes. Shape nodes can be rotated, either interactively using the round selection handle drawn above them, or programmatically using the RotationAngle property. Each node can also display a distinct bitmap image specified via its ImageUrl property.
A TableNode displays tabular data, and can be used to represent table schemas in database diagrams or classes in class-hierarchies. A table contains cells arranged in a grid, and every cell can display text and/or image. Cells, columns and rows can be customized in various ways - there are properties available for setting their extents, style, image and text alignment. Tables' dimensions can be programmatically changed; inserting, appending or deleting rows and columns can be done in a very comprehensive, intuitive way whenever you might need it. Tables can also display background images and graphics.
A ContainerNode can contain other diagram nodes. When a container is moved, its child nodes move too. Containers can be nested one within another to unlimited depth. They can be folded to a smaller size, hiding their child items, and unfolded to show content again. Nodes inside a container can be linked to nodes both inside and outside of it. If a link connects items in the same container, the container is not considered an obstacle by the auto-routing algorithm.
Diagram elements in MvcDiagram are represented by ShapeNode, TableNode, ControlNode and DiagramLink instances. Combined and linked together, they can form complex data structures such as process or entity-relationship diagrams, class hierarchies, networks and graphs. Each of their rich features can be customized through numerous methods and properties. MvcDiagram also offers intuitive user interface for drawing and editing diagram items interactively.
The SvgNode class represents nodes that can display SVG drawings. SVG graphics are rendered instead of Image, and on top of the geometry rendered by the base ShapeNode class. The SVG drawing of the node is specified through its SvgUrl property.
DiagramLink objects are used to represent various types of connections and relations in diagrams. MvcDiagram offers three basic link types:
A link can be connected to a node at each of the link's ends. It is also possible to have unconnected links - having one or both of their ends not connected to nodes.
