DHTMLX Blog - Diagram

Using Layout Algorithms to Arrange Diagram Shapes Automatically

by Eugene Panchenko

September 17, 2020

4 min read

Modern diagramming libraries frequently come with a special tool that helps to speed up the creation of different diagram types – a layout algorithm. This feature is intended for automatic arrangement of diagram elements. Base...

How to Create a JavaScript Network Diagram with DHTMLX

by Eugene Panchenko

August 4, 2020

7 min read

We continue the series of blog posts on how to create popular types of diagrams available in the DHTMLX Diagram library. This time, we will provide you with a detailed guide on how to build a JavaScript network diagram using o...

Maintenance release: Gantt 7.0.5, Suite 6.5.2, Scheduler 5.3.9, Diagram 3.0.2, Pivot 1.4.3

by Eugene Panchenko

July 14, 2020

5 min read

The time has come for a midsummer review of maintenance releases for DHTMLX JavaScript libraries. Recently, our vigorous development team has managed not only to roll out big releases and updates of our JavaScript UI widget li...

How to Create a JavaScript UML Class Diagram with DHTMLX

by Kotryna Kairyte

July 9, 2020

6 min read

UML class diagram plays a key role in representing a system's structure visually. This type of diagram complements a variety of data visualization tools available in the DHTMLX Diagram library. You can download a 30-day free t...

DHTMLX Diagram 3.0: Auto-Layout Algorithm, Smooth Configuration of Custom Shapes, and Fully Customizable Diagram Editors

by Kotryna Kairyte

May 12, 2020

8 min read

The major release 3.0 delivered a breakthrough in the functionality of DHTMLX JavaScript diagramming library. The new version introduced an auto-layout algorithm for automatically arranging randomly placed diagram shapes in a ...

DHTMLX Maintenance Release: Gantt 6.3.7, Scheduler 5.3.5, Suite 6.4.1, Diagram 2.2.1, and Pivot 1.4.1

by Kotryna Kairyte

February 12, 2020

4 min read

Kick-start your web app development with our sophisticated JavaScript libraries and catch up with the recent updates of all our major components in 2020: Gantt chart, Scheduler, Suite UI library, Diagram library, Pivot table, ...

DHTMLX Diagram 2.2: Build Any Type of JavaScript Diagrams and Org Charts with Custom Shapes

by Kotryna Kairyte

November 27, 2019

4 min read

Great news for DHTMLX Diagram users! A brand new version of our JS diagram library 2.2 is out. Hurry up to get acquainted with new powerful abilities - adding any custom shapes you wish and building mixed org charts and di...

Maintenance Release: DHTMLX Gantt 6.2.7, Diagram 2.1.1, Scheduler 5.3.3, and Suite 6.2.2

by Kotryna Kairyte

November 5, 2019

2 min read

This year, October has been a fruitful month for maintenance releases. Apart from two big updates of our JavaScript scheduling calendar and Suite UI components library, all our principal products received new patch versions. ...

JavaScript Block Diagrams for Simple Visualization

by Kotryna Kairyte

July 31, 2018

5 min read

In search of the right tool for visualizing systems and concepts don't forget about a simple and effective decision offered by JavaScript block diagrams. This diagram type helps to illustrate swiftly the main parts of a system...

UML Activity Diagram for Business and Programming

by Kotryna Kairyte

June 25, 2018

6 min read

JavaScript activity diagrams represent UML diagrams in our library. Their main purpose is to describe step-by-step activities and provide guidelines. You can test this diagram type in our 30-day trial version of dhtmlxDiagram....