Vellum
Vellum
Vellum is Blueprintr's diagram editor and the default engine for any new diagram. It runs inside the blueprint editor, as a standalone diagram, and as a desktop app.
Two layers
Every shape sits on one of two layers.
| Layer | For |
|---|---|
| Blueprint | The diagram itself. Shapes here can carry strata, be linked to, and be read by Continuum. |
| Notes | Working annotations. Stickies, questions, things to resolve. |
Press W to switch which layer you draw on. The pills at the bottom left control which layers you can see, so you can hide the noise without deleting it.
Press Shift Cmd P to promote a Notes item to the Blueprint layer.
Getting around
Cmd K searches every shape, icon and command.
Cmd 0 resets the view; Cmd 1 fits everything to the viewport.
Tools
| Key | Tool |
|---|---|
| Q | Tool lock, keeping a drawing tool active so you can drop several shapes in a row |
| 8 | Container, a frame you drag shapes into |
| 9 | Freehand pen, for annotating over the canvas |
| L | Laser pointer, a fading cursor trail for screen shares |
The Tips & shortcuts button in the editor lists everything, always current. The shortcuts page here mirrors it.