Materials - Diagram Source Files¶

This page provides access to all diagram source files used in the messaging system tech watch documentation.

Overview¶

All diagrams in this documentation are created using Draw.io and stored as .drawio files in the docs/output/ directory. These files can be:

• Opened directly in Draw.io for editing
• Imported into other diagram tools
• Version controlled for collaborative editing
• Exported to various formats (PNG, SVG, PDF, etc.)

Available Diagram Files¶

📊 Core Documentation Diagrams¶

🛠️ Messaging Systems Diagrams¶

🎯 Use Case Diagrams¶

How to Use These Files¶

🔧 Editing Diagrams¶

1. Download the .drawio file you want to edit
2. Open Draw.io in your browser
3. Import the file using "File → Open from → Device"
4. Edit the diagrams as needed
5. Save the file back to the same location

📤 Exporting Diagrams¶

From Draw.io, you can export diagrams to various formats:

• PNG - For web documentation
• SVG - For scalable vector graphics
• PDF - For printable documentation
• JPEG - For general image use
• XML - For programmatic processing

🔄 Version Control¶

These .drawio files are version controlled with Git:

# To update a diagram file
git add docs/output/your-diagram_diagrams.drawio
git commit -m "feat: update diagram for [component]"
git push origin main

📋 Creating New Diagrams¶

When creating new diagrams:

1. Create a new .drawio file in docs/output/
2. Follow naming convention: [page-name]_diagrams.drawio
3. Add to this materials.md file
4. Reference in the appropriate documentation page

Diagram Standards¶

🎨 Style Guidelines¶

• Colors: Use consistent color palette (blue: #2196F3, gray: #757575)
• Fonts: Use system fonts for better compatibility
• Sizes: Maintain consistent sizing across similar elements
• Spacing: Use consistent spacing and alignment

📐 Technical Standards¶

• Resolution: Design for web display (96 DPI)
• Canvas Size: Use appropriate canvas size for content
• Layers: Use layers for complex diagrams
• Grouping: Group related elements together

🏷️ Naming Conventions¶

• File names: [page-name]_diagrams.drawio
• Diagram titles: Clear, descriptive titles
• Element names: Consistent naming for similar elements
• Layer names: Descriptive layer names when using multiple layers

Tools and Resources¶

🛠️ Draw.io Resources¶

• Draw.io Web App - Online editor
• Draw.io Desktop - Desktop application
• Draw.io Documentation - Official documentation
• Draw.io Shortcuts - Keyboard shortcuts

📚 Diagram Templates¶

Common diagram templates used in this documentation:

• System Architecture: Component diagrams with data flows
• Network Topology: Infrastructure and connectivity
• Process Flow: Step-by-step workflows
• Data Flow: Information movement patterns
• Decision Trees: Decision-making processes

🔗 Integration with MkDocs¶

These diagrams are referenced in the documentation using:

<!-- For mermaid diagrams (preferred for simple diagrams) -->
```mermaid
graph TB
    A[Start] --> B[Process]
    B --> C[End]

```

Contributing¶

When contributing diagram updates:

1. Maintain consistency with existing diagram styles
2. Update this materials.md when adding new diagram files
3. Test exports to ensure diagrams render correctly
4. Follow commit conventions for version control

Support¶

For questions about diagram files or Draw.io usage:

• Technical Issues: Check the Draw.io Community
• Style Questions: Reference existing diagrams for consistency
• File Access: Ensure you have appropriate permissions for the output directory

This materials page is automatically updated when new diagram files are added to the docs/output/ directory.