- 6.1.1. Special Object Categories
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- 6.1.1.1. Assorted
- 6.1.1.2. Chemical Engineering
- 6.1.1.3. Chronogram
- 6.1.1.4. Circuit
- 6.1.1.5. Cisco - Computer
- 6.1.1.6. Cisco - Misc
- 6.1.1.7. Cisco - Network
- 6.1.1.8. Cisco - Switch
- 6.1.1.9. Cisco - Telephony
- 6.1.1.10. Civil
- 6.1.1.11. Cybernetics
- 6.1.1.12. DIN Electrical
- 6.1.1.13. ER
- 6.1.1.14. Flowchart
- 6.1.1.15. FS (Function Structure)
- 6.1.1.16. GRAFCET
- 6.1.1.17. Istar
- 6.1.1.18. Jackson
- 6.1.1.19. KAOS
- 6.1.1.20. Map 3D Isometric
- 6.1.1.21. Misc.
- 6.1.1.22. MSE
- 6.1.1.23. Network
- 6.1.1.24. PLC Ladder
- 6.1.1.25. Pneumatic/Hydraulic
- 6.1.1.26. SADT
- 6.1.1.27. SDL
- 6.1.1.28. Sybase
- 6.1.1.29. UML
- 6.1.2. Organizing Sheets and Objects
Special objects are sets of objects designed to serve specific needs. They are organized into categories called sheets. The middle section of the Toolbox allows you to select a sheet of special objects. When you do this, the objects on this sheet display on the Toolbox and can be added to your diagram just like basic objects. Dia supports numerous predefined categories.
The predefined sheets are designed to group related objects together so you can see all of the objects you are likely to need on the same sheet. However, it is easy to modify the predefined sheets. See Organizing Sheets and Objects for more information.
It is also possible to create your own objects and sheets without programming. Custom shapes can be created with an XML file that describes the shape. See Custom Shape Module for more information on custom shapes.