Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ

What our users frequently ask.

General

Where can I learn to write PlantUML?

The official documentation of PlantUML offers a lot of information. Therem you can find

Also, you can often find information about the latest developments in the PlantUML forum.


About Dacitor

Which diagram types can be created with Dacitor?

Generally, you can create every kind of diagram that PlantUML supports. This might differ in details depending on the PlantUML server version. The following list gives an overview about all the diagram types that PlantUML supports and that can be created and edited with Dacitor:

  • Activity diagram
  • Bytefield diagram
  • C4 architecture diagram
  • Class diagram
  • Component diagram
  • Deployment diagram
  • DITAA diagram
  • Gantt diagram
  • Git graph
  • Graphviz diagram
  • JSON & YAML diagrams
  • Mindmap diagram
  • Netork diagram
  • Object diagram
  • Packet diagram
  • Pie chart
  • Pikchr diagram
  • Quadrant chart
  • Rack diagram
  • Salt GUI diagram
  • Sankey diagram
  • Sequence diagram
  • State diagram
  • Timeline diagram
  • Timing diagram
  • Use Case diagram
  • User Journey
  • Work Breakdown Structure diagram
  • XY chart

Which languages for the user interface does Dacitor offer?

Dacitor offers these languages for the user interface:

  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Spanish

If you are interested in another language, we would be glad to hear about it!

How to Reset the Configuration to Defaults

Resetting Dacitor configuration to defaults is possible for version >= 1.8.1.

Windows

For Windows users, resetting Dacitor to its default settings involves executing a specific command in the Command Prompt. This is particularly useful if you’ve made changes to the app’s configurations and wish to revert to the original settings.

To reset Dacitor to its default settings on Windows, follow these steps:

  1. Open Command Prompt: Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog, type cmd, and press Enter. This will open the Command Prompt.
  2. Execute the Reset Command: In the Command Prompt, execute the following command: Dacitor --reset_to_defaults

This command will launch Dacitor with all configurations reset to their default values.

Mac

For macOS users, resetting Dacitor to its default settings involves executing a specific command in the Terminal. This is particularly useful if you’ve made changes to the app’s configurations and wish to revert to the original settings.

To reset Dacitor to its default settings on macOS, follow these steps:

  1. Open Terminal: You can find Terminal in the Utilities folder within Applications, or you can search for it using Spotlight (Command + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. Execute the Reset Command: In the Terminal, execute the following command: open /Applications/Dacitor.app --args --reset_to_defaults

This command will launch Dacitor with all configurations reset to their default values.