Creating Nodes on a Diagram

Nodes are created in a similar way on all diagrams.

To create a node on a diagram:

Select the node type you want to create from those listed in the appropriate Component Palette for the diagram.
Click the diagram where you want to create the node. This creates the node at its default size.
OR
Click and hold down the mouse button where you want to place one of the corners of the node on the diagram and drag the node outline to the opposite node corner and release the mouse button.
Note: The size (height and/or width) of a node can be changed to accommodate either the number of entries on the node or the longest property on the node. For more information, see Optimizing the Size of Nodes on a Diagram.
Enter the name for the node when the default element name is highlighted on the new node.
OR
Complete the wizard for the element that is being created.
Note: To add properties to nodes on a diagram you can double-click the node or right-click the node and choose Properties then add the properties using a dialog or editor, or create the property on the diagram using in-place creation. For more information, see In-Place Creating and Editing on Diagram Elements.

Nodes for certain elements can also be created inside other nodes. For more information, see Creating Internal Nodes on a Diagram.