Fractal OSIBeta

Guides Overview

Task-based guides for every Fractal OSI feature — from drawing your first relationship to computing fields and managing digital assets.

This section contains task-based guides for using specific Fractal OSI features. Each guide answers a single "how do I…" question and is self-contained — you don't need to read them in order.

Canvas and Modeling

GuideWhat It Covers
Working with the CanvasPan, zoom, select, and multi-select on the canvas
Defining ClassesCreate class definitions with attributes and inheritance
Creating InstancesDrag classes from the Palette to create instances
Drawing RelationshipsConnect instances with semantically typed edges

Structural and Edge Features

GuideWhat It Covers
Structural LinksComposition, Aggregation, Classification, Hierarchy, Reference
Edge Routing and Path TypesBezier, Step, and Orthogonal path styles
Rewiring EdgesDrag edge endpoints to reconnect

Composition and Grouping

GuideWhat It Covers
Using FractalSetsNested canvases — create, enter, and navigate
Upgrading and Downgrading InstancesConvert instances to FractalSets and back
FractalParent GroupsInline grouping on the same canvas

Advanced Features

GuideWhat It Covers
Hover PreviewPin/unpin metadata preview on node hover
Computed FieldsArithmetic, conditional, and date expressions
Avatar SpritesAssign visual sprites to instances
Digital Asset ManagementUpload and attach files to instances
Exporting and Importing Models.fractal file round-trip
Setting a Target InstanceMark the canvas focus instance
Document LifecycleDraft → Review → Final status transitions
Keyboard ShortcutsComplete keybinding reference

Canvas Toolbar

GuideWhat It Covers
Canvas Toolbar OverviewAll seven toolbar toggles
Data Model ModeClass-centric view of the canvas
Attribute ModeInline attribute editing on canvas nodes
Layout ToolsAuto-layout, align, distribute, snap-to-grid
Using the MiniMapCanvas overview navigation panel

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