In this short post, we’ll share a productivity tip to make your life easier when it comes to rapidly drawing simple “boxes-and-arrows” diagrams with Vexlio.

Banner image: Learn how to draw technical diagrams more quickly with this productivity tip.

Today we’ll take a brief break from technical diagramming to talk about something fun: drawing simple generative tree-like structures with Lua using a concept called an L-system.

Banner image: Today we'll talk about drawing simple generative tree-like structures with Lua using a concept called an L-system.

One of the guiding design principles we use with Vexlio is that performing common tasks should be as painless as possible. While exporting is something that you’ll probably spend less time on than actually creating your diagrams, it’s still an important part of your workflow. In this post we’ll look at the different options available when exporting your diagrams, including automatic cropping, extra whitespace padding, and more.

Banner image: Learn how to use Vexlio's export features including automatic cropping.

Welcome to the Vexlio blog! In this introductory post, we’ll look at how object “snapping” works in Vexlio and how you can use it for easy precision in your diagrams. We’ll see the types of snap points you can use and how to use them effectively. Let’s jump in!

Banner image: Learn how snapping works in Vexlio, and how to make the most use out of it.