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Building wiring diagrams in draw.io: A Simson Schwalbe case study

Building wiring diagrams in draw.io: A Simson Schwalbe case study

This post is part of our Automotive campaign, exploring how visualization streamlines operations, refines systems, and mitigates risk across the vehicle lifecycle. From mapping ASPICE-compliant processes to drafting intricate electrical schematics, draw.io for Confluence provides automotive engineers and manufacturing teams with professional-grade diagramming integrated directly into their single source of truth. Topics include: Over [...]

By Emily Williams|2026-02-20T15:19:12+01:00March 5th, 2026|customization, draw.io, feature, learning|

The next evolution of AI in draw.io: Meet the Generate tool

The next evolution of AI in draw.io: Meet the Generate tool

Add a touch of sparkle to your diagrams Our AI feature, Smart Templates, has undergone a makeover! Introducing the upgraded Generate tool (sparkle button)—you can now generate diagrams directly from the toolbar in seconds. Try it free What’s new? The Generate tool is available directly in the toolbar at the [...]

By Emily Williams|2026-02-19T13:39:39+01:00January 15th, 2026|AI, customization, draw.io, feature, productivity, Smart Template|

draw.io Beginner Academy – Get started with our new video series

draw.io Beginner Academy – Get started with our new video series

Learn something new in 2026 What better way to start the new year than by learning something new! We’ve recently released our Beginner Academy playlist on YouTube. Here, you can find everything you need to get going: from creating diagrams in Confluence and accessing key diagramming features, to exploring customization options, importing and exporting, [...]

By Emily Williams|2026-01-07T17:44:58+01:00January 8th, 2026|customization, draw.io, feature, learning|

5 matrix diagram types every project manager needs (with downloadable templates)

5 matrix diagram types every project manager needs (with downloadable templates)

Matrix diagrams: A project management staple A matrix diagram or matrix chart is a management and planning tool. They are widely used in project management to analyze and visually display the relationships between two or more different sets or groups of data. These diagrams organize information into a grid or table format, where the [...]

By Emily Williams|2025-11-06T09:44:40+01:00November 6th, 2025|collaboration, customization, draw.io, learning, productivity|

How to storyboard and build comic strips in draw.io

How to storyboard and build comic strips in draw.io

This blogpost is part of our I bet you didn’t know you could diagram that! series, where we look at surprising and creative ways visual thinking can supercharge everything from product development to personal productivity. Discover how diagrams can save time, spark fresh ideas, and transform collaboration across any project or goal for obvious [...]

By Emily Williams|2025-10-13T17:04:00+02:00October 9th, 2025|customization, draw.io, learning, whiteboard|

Plan the perfect event with Gantt charts in draw.io

Plan the perfect event with Gantt charts in draw.io

This blogpost is part of our I bet you didn’t know you could diagram that! series, where we look at surprising and creative ways visual thinking can supercharge everything from product development to personal productivity. Discover how diagrams can save time, spark fresh ideas, and transform collaboration across any project or goal for obvious [...]

By Emily Williams|2026-01-30T17:36:18+01:00September 11th, 2025|AI, Business, customization, productivity, Smart Template, use cases|

What is the draw.io Scratchpad?

What is the draw.io Scratchpad?

Quick access to customized shapes The Scratchpad in draw.io is your personal space for frequently used shapes and diagrams, to use again and again. Use the Scratchpad to store shapes, groups of shapes, and even entire diagrams, that you wish to use repeatedly. This is perfect if you have a number of customized shapes, [...]

By Emily Williams|2025-08-14T17:55:14+02:00August 28th, 2025|customization, draw.io, feedback, learning, productivity|

Create custom shape libraries in draw.io for Confluence Cloud

Create custom shape libraries in draw.io for Confluence Cloud

Save time with custom libraries If you are using draw.io for Confluence Cloud, there is a quick and efficient way to add and share custom libraries. Custom libraries are ideal if you and your team are regularly using the same specific, complex, or custom shapes throughout your diagrams. You can add shapes, groups of [...]

By Emily Williams|2025-09-01T09:59:13+02:00August 14th, 2025|Atlassian, customization, draw.io, feedback, productivity|

Behind the scenes: How the draw.io Team uses draw.io

Behind the scenes: How the draw.io Team uses draw.io

Practice what we preach At draw.io, we practice what we preach: we don’t say how great it is - we actively use the tool in our day-to-day work. In this blogpost, we’ll take a sneak peek into how some of the members of Team draw.io visualize in draw.io! Feeling inspired, and want to try [...]

By Emily Williams|2025-07-17T12:23:30+02:00July 17th, 2025|collaboration, customization, feature, productivity, use cases, whiteboard|

Celebrating 80,000 installs in Confluence and Jira

Celebrating 80,000 installs in Confluence and Jira

The one tool for every team We're thrilled to announce that draw.io has reached an incredible milestone: over 80,000 installs across Confluence and Jira! This achievement is a testament to the trust and enthusiasm that our users have placed in us. Your support enables us to keep innovating and delivering the one tool for [...]

By Emily Williams|2025-06-24T10:21:28+02:00July 3rd, 2025|Atlassian, collaboration, customization, draw.io, feature, news|