Create Sublevels
Why Sublevels?
Large diagrams become noisy when every detail sits on one canvas. Sublevels let you keep a clean high-level view while storing deep implementation detail inside relevant parent nodes. This enables highly scalable modeling for complex systems and processes.
Navigation between levels
Double-click a node to enter its sublevel, model details there, then return via the level path which is located at the top center of the diagram editor. Use level overview to jump quickly between hierarchy branches.
Example Use Cases for Sublevels
| Top Node | Sublevel Example | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Bread | Flour, Water, Salt, Yeast | Ingredient clarity |
| Bake Bread | Buy, Mix, Bake, Pack | Process decomposition |
| Order Service | Auth, Pricing, Payment | Technical modularity |
Create sublevel
- Double-click Open selected node sublevel
- You are automatically navigated into the node's sublevel.
Navigating Between Levels
You can move back to higher levels by:
- Method 1: Level Navigation Bar
- Use the level path displayed at the top of the editor.
- Method 2: Level Overview
- Navigate to: Edit → Level Overview.
- This allows direct navigation between levels.
Benefits of Sublevels
- Reduce visual complexity
- Separate abstraction layers
- Improve readability
- Structure large diagrams
- Create drill-down workflows