Presentation Mode

Why Present with xyzDiagram?

Complex diagrams are hard to explain all at once. Presentation Mode removes editing noise and guides audience attention step by step through the currently selected node and its flow.

Walkthrough Setup

Start from a selected node, pick flow settings, and move through incoming/outgoing relations. Use branch choices when multiple paths are available.

Navigation Table

Input Action Use Case
Right Arrow Next object Continue narrative
Left Arrow Previous object Revisit context
Down Arrow Enter sublevel Dive into detail
Up Arrow Back to parent level Return to overview

Benefits

This mode is especially useful for:

  • Workshops
  • Customer presentations
  • Architecture reviews
  • Process walkthroughs
  • Training sessions
  • Starting Presentation Mode

How Presentation Mode Works

Navigate to: Extras → Presentation Mode

Once activated:

  • Focus shifts to selected nodes
  • Navigation controls appear
  • Object information remains visible

If multiple valid forward or backward paths exist during presentation mode, a selection dialog appears allowing you to choose which path to take. This is especially useful for diagrams with branching flows, such as decision trees or complex system interactions.

Presentation Flow Types

Presentation mode follows a specific edge type flow. By default regular edges are considered. To change the presentation flow, click the settings icon and adjust the Presentation Flow.

This allows presentations based on:

  • Regular edges
  • Dashed edges
  • Animated edges
Change Edge Flow in Presentation Mode
Change Edge Flow in Presentation Mode
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