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Pikchr

Pikchr creates precise technical drawings from relative placement commands.

Use this type​

Use Pikchr when you need controlled geometry and readable text source.

Source format​

The source format is Pikchr text. Enter the source in the diagram.zip editor.

Syntax essentials​

  • Create objects with commands such as box, circle, and arrow.
  • Use directions and anchor names for relative placement.
  • Assign a name when another command must reference an object.
  • Put text in quoted strings.

Example​

box "User"
arrow right 0.6
box "diagram.zip"
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This view uses the live diagram.zip renderer.

Upstream reference​

Pikchr documentation