Hierarchy Map
Our Hierarchy Map feature is a powerful tool designed to help you visualize and understand the relationships and structure of your content in an intuitive and dynamic way. This guide will walk you through the key features and functionalities of the Hierarchy Map.
Key Features
- Visualization of Relationships: The Hierarchy Map visually represents complex relationships, providing clarity on the structure of your projects.
- Intuitive Drag-and-Drop: Easily drag content from the Data Hub or Canvas onto the Hierarchy Map, effortlessly incorporating it into your project's structure.
- Extend with Additional Data: Extend the Hierarchy Map by adding supplementary data, allowing for a comprehensive and enriched visualization of your project.
- Content Rearrangement: Users have the flexibility to rearrange content within the Hierarchy Map, ensuring a customized and logical project representation.
- Layout Customization: Change the layout of your Hierarchy Map to suit your preferences, providing a personalized view of your project structure.
- This video will get you started with key aspects of Hierarchy Map in YouDesign:
How to Use the Hierarchy Map
Accessing the Hierarchy Map
- Navigate to Hierarchy Map:
- Open your YouDesign Board in Editor mode
- In the Left Sidebar open the Diagramming view
- By clicking "Visualizations" the drop-down menu will expand offering you the selection of Visualizations where you can find Hierarchy Map
- Drag-and-drop or click-and-place Hierarchy Map Visualization on canvas
Adding Content
- Drag content from the Data Hub or Canvas onto the Hierarchy Map to seamlessly integrate it into your project structure.
Context Toolbar
- Once you select the Hierarchy Map, the following features will appear above it:
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Orientations | Gives you ability to customize Hierarchy Map layout depending on your needs. Click to open a menu which gives you options to use Auto Layout or adapt your hierarchy map to a certain number of horizontal or vertical elements. |
| Lock | Locking is a safeguarding measure. Hit Lock to prevent unintended position or content changes. Select a frame or a group and select the Lock/Unlock option in the toolbar to change the lock status. You need to long-press (press and hold) the “Unlock” button to unlock the frame. |
| Auto Layout | Toggle between ON and OFF. When ON, Auto Layout adjusts the Hierarchy Map window and organizes elements for a visually pleasing arrangement. Turn OFF to freely move and resize elements. |
| Export PNG | Allows you to download current Hierarchy Map snapshot in the form of a .png file. |
| Level Slider | Lets you choose the depth of detail you want to see in the Hierarchy Map. |
| Reset | Removes all content from the Hierarchy Map and resets it to the beginning state. |
Level Slider
Control Hierarchy Levels with Ease
The Level Slider in the context toolbar lets you choose the depth of detail you want to see in the Hierarchy Map.
How it works?
- The Level Slider in the context toolbar lets you choose the depth of detail you want to see in the Hierarchy Map.
- Simply drag the slider to hide complex nested levels and focus on the information that matters most to you. This feature ensures a clearer and more tailored view of your project's structure, enhancing your overall experience with YouDesign.
- Dynamic Display: Adjusting the slider hides items with higher levels of nesting. Groups without children, due to hidden items, are converted into simple data hub items for clarity.
When you drop elements into the Hierarchy Map, the maximum level of nesting is automatically preselected based on the data.
Expand with Additional Data
- Enhance your project's visualization by adding supplementary data to the Hierarchy Map.
Rearranging Content
- Simply drag and drop to rearrange content within the Hierarchy Map, tailoring it to your project's needs.
Auto Layout
- When auto-layout is ON, Hierarchy Map will automatically adjust its borders according to the content inside.
Customize Layout
- Available only when Auto Layout is toggled OFF.
- Change the number of stacked rows and columns of elements in the hierarchy map, customizing the layout to suit your preferences.
Tips for Effective Use
- Start with the Basics: Begin by dragging key elements onto the Hierarchy Map to establish the core structure.
- Add Details: Expand on each element by adding more data to provide a comprehensive overview.
- Experiment with Layouts: Play around with the orientation and arrangement of elements to find the most effective visual representation.
- Use Frames to easily organize and quickly find what you need on your YouDesign Board.
The YouDesign Hierarchy Map is a versatile tool that empowers you to visualize and manipulate the structure of your content with ease.
Whether you're planning projects, organizing data, or analyzing relationships, the Hierarchy Map is here to enhance your workflow and provide a clear, visual understanding of your content.
Start mapping your ideas today with YouDesign!
Updated 2 months ago