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Svgbob

Svgbob converts ASCII-art diagrams into SVG.

Use this type​

Use Svgbob for boxes, arrows, circuits, and diagrams that must remain readable as text.

Source format​

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

Syntax essentials​

  • Use ASCII or supported Unicode drawing characters.
  • Close shapes when you need filled regions.
  • Put arrowheads at connector ends.
  • Put labels where they do not touch a line.

Example​

+------+       +---------+
| User |------>| Diagram |
+------+       +---------+
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This view uses the live diagram.zip renderer.

Upstream reference​

Svgbob documentation