Freeform Diagram (transient)

A freeform diagram is a type of diagram created through the use of kin type strings (i.e. letters indicating kin terms) and of labels (i.e. names, dates, Ids, etc.).

To create a freeform diagram:

  1. File menu > New Diagram of Type > Freeform Diagram (transient); a new page of the application will open. On top of this page you will see a white panel called Kin Type Strings, from which you will create your diagram.

  2. Here is a list of the main kyn type strings. A more detailed list can be found through the path: Diagram Options menu > Settings > Kin Type Definitions tab:

    E = ego; Ef= female ego; Em = male ego; x = undefined

    F or Fa = father; M or Mo = mother; P or Pa = parent

    B or Br = brother; Z or Si = sister; Sb = sibling

    S or So = son; D or Da = daughter; C or Ch = child

    H or Hu = husband; W or Wi = wife; So = spouse

    * = first-degree relatives

    If you want to add new kin types to the list:

  3. As you enter the necessary strings into the panel you will see your diagram take form.

    Besides the mere kin type definitions, however, you can also add labels to the entities, such as names and dates. To do so:

  4. The application also contains some sample freeform diagrams, named Freeform Diagram Syntax, Named Transient Entities, Matrimonial Ring Examples, Charles II of Spain. To open them:

  5. To save the diagram: see the section called “Standard Diagram (current project)”, point 6.