# Support

**URL:** https://community.geodesignhub.com/c/support/9.md?page=2

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## [Saving a diagram on geodesignhub](https://community.geodesignhub.com/t/saving-a-diagram-on-geodesignhub/714)

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**Author:** [@elbukhari](https://community.geodesignhub.com/u/elbukhari)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2019, 11:15am UTC](https://community.geodesignhub.com/t/saving-a-diagram-on-geodesignhub/714 "2019-01-14T11:15:09Z")

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How do i remove a diagram i inadvertently saved twice

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## [How to delete diagrams](https://community.geodesignhub.com/t/how-to-delete-diagrams/709)

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**Author:** [@ember](https://community.geodesignhub.com/u/ember)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 6, 2019, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.geodesignhub.com/t/how-to-delete-diagrams/709 "2019-01-06T19:56:59Z")

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Drew wrong diagrams,how to erase them?

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## [Step by step guide to setting up data for your project](https://community.geodesignhub.com/t/step-by-step-guide-to-setting-up-data-for-your-project/45)

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**Author:** [@hrishiballal](https://community.geodesignhub.com/u/hrishiballal)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2017, 10:01am UTC](https://community.geodesignhub.com/t/step-by-step-guide-to-setting-up-data-for-your-project/45 "2017-01-05T10:01:47Z")

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Your team should register with Geodesignhub.com and watch the \[Introductory Webinar\].(https://community.geodesignhub.com/t/october-2018-geodesignhub-introductory-webinar/224/) Some of these steps are dependent on how mu…

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## [Converting your data to GeoJSON](https://community.geodesignhub.com/t/converting-your-data-to-geojson/53)

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**Author:** [@hrishiballal](https://community.geodesignhub.com/u/hrishiballal)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 17, 2018, 9:27am UTC](https://community.geodesignhub.com/t/converting-your-data-to-geojson/53 "2018-12-17T09:27:21Z")

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In this article, we will detail how to convert a vector data (e.g. in Shapefile format) to GeoJSON using QGIS. Links to other free tools available online are also provided. Geodesignhub supports the GeoJSON format for i…

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## [Show constraints](https://community.geodesignhub.com/t/show-constraints/672)

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**Author:** [@f\_ernst](https://community.geodesignhub.com/u/f_ernst)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2018, 3:10pm UTC](https://community.geodesignhub.com/t/show-constraints/672 "2018-11-21T15:10:29Z")

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Hi Hrishi, I was wondering whether there is a way to show constraints on the evaluation maps. If this is not the case, it seems that I have to incorporate constraints into the evaluation maps under the category “existin…

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## [What are constraints?](https://community.geodesignhub.com/t/what-are-constraints/49)

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**Author:** [@hrishiballal](https://community.geodesignhub.com/u/hrishiballal)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2017, 10:24am UTC](https://community.geodesignhub.com/t/what-are-constraints/49 "2017-01-05T10:24:10Z")

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In most design problems, there exists constraints: entities that cannot and should not be changed. This maybe because of regulations, cultural factors, social factors, existing land use that cannot be changed, etc. Geode…

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## [How to upload evaluation maps](https://community.geodesignhub.com/t/how-to-upload-evaluation-maps/617)

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**Author:** [@hrishiballal](https://community.geodesignhub.com/u/hrishiballal)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2018, 10:50am UTC](https://community.geodesignhub.com/t/how-to-upload-evaluation-maps/617 "2018-10-08T10:50:36Z")

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In this article, I will explain how to upload evaluation maps. Once the system is setup in the administration panel, it appears in the “Geodesign” section. This article assumes that you have a GeoJSON evaluation file tha…

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## [Impact models query](https://community.geodesignhub.com/t/impact-models-query/389)

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**Author:** [@f\_ernst](https://community.geodesignhub.com/u/f_ernst)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2018, 8:48am UTC](https://community.geodesignhub.com/t/impact-models-query/389 "2018-10-08T08:48:39Z")

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Hi Hrishi, We noticed that your last update consists of some major changes. Is there any documentation about this update available? Especially, we are wondering whether the decision models are still only for visual purp…

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## [How limit the number of diagrams in a system](https://community.geodesignhub.com/t/how-limit-the-number-of-diagrams-in-a-system/605)

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**Author:** [@hrishiballal](https://community.geodesignhub.com/u/hrishiballal)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2018, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.geodesignhub.com/t/how-limit-the-number-of-diagrams-in-a-system/605 "2018-09-20T14:24:47Z")

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In this article, we will review how to limit the number of diagrams for a system. The default number of diagrams allowed are 15. In the “Manage Systems” panel, click on the color icon and the color associated with it. …

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## [Inviting others to a project](https://community.geodesignhub.com/t/inviting-others-to-a-project/59)

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**Author:** [@hrishiballal](https://community.geodesignhub.com/u/hrishiballal)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2017, 11:18am UTC](https://community.geodesignhub.com/t/inviting-others-to-a-project/59 "2017-01-05T11:18:54Z")

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Geodesignhub projects are best undertaken in a collaborative fashion. Participants can be invited by a sharing a special link and only project administrators have the ability to invite other participants. In the top pr…

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## [Upload Files to your Cards](https://community.geodesignhub.com/t/upload-files-to-your-cards/593)

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**Author:** [@hrishiballal](https://community.geodesignhub.com/u/hrishiballal)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2018, 1:42pm UTC](https://community.geodesignhub.com/t/upload-files-to-your-cards/593 "2018-09-03T13:42:20Z")

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In this article, you will learn how to attach and upload files for your cards. You can now upload PDF files to a card, these generally documents that are needed as you keep track of the progress about the task. Once…

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## [Exclude Diagrams from Impact Calculation](https://community.geodesignhub.com/t/exclude-diagrams-from-impact-calculation/543)

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**Author:** [@hrishiballal](https://community.geodesignhub.com/u/hrishiballal)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2018, 12:39pm UTC](https://community.geodesignhub.com/t/exclude-diagrams-from-impact-calculation/543 "2018-06-25T12:39:47Z")

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In this article, I am going to talk about a new feature around impact calculations. For a detailed understanding of how impact calculations work, we recommend that you read the “Understanding Impact Calculations” article…

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## [Linking external models and data](https://community.geodesignhub.com/t/linking-external-models-and-data/71)

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**Author:** [@hrishiballal](https://community.geodesignhub.com/u/hrishiballal)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2017, 11:49am UTC](https://community.geodesignhub.com/t/linking-external-models-and-data/71 "2017-01-05T11:49:46Z")

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When linking external evaluations and impacts, there are three choices: Link externally hosted rasters Link to a software that POSTs GeoJSON to the platform Link to a service that POSTs GeoJSON to the platform. There …

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## [Identifying overlapping features in your selections](https://community.geodesignhub.com/t/identifying-overlapping-features-in-your-selections/463)

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**Author:** [@hrishiballal](https://community.geodesignhub.com/u/hrishiballal)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2018, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.geodesignhub.com/t/identifying-overlapping-features-in-your-selections/463 "2018-04-10T20:10:38Z")

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In this article, we will review how to check if you have projects that overlap each other. Geodesignhub uses simple diagrams to synthesize complex designs. Please review the What is a Diagram? article for the basics of …

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## [Diagram with line features](https://community.geodesignhub.com/t/diagram-with-line-features/417)

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**Author:** [@f\_ernst](https://community.geodesignhub.com/u/f_ernst)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2018, 7:09pm UTC](https://community.geodesignhub.com/t/diagram-with-line-features/417 "2018-04-10T19:09:14Z")

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When I create a diagram having line features like for transportation they don’t show up in the respective bar chart under Change Details. What might be the reason for this?

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## [Adding funding source to diagrams](https://community.geodesignhub.com/t/adding-funding-source-to-diagrams/393)

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**Author:** [@hrishiballal](https://community.geodesignhub.com/u/hrishiballal)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2018, 11:39am UTC](https://community.geodesignhub.com/t/adding-funding-source-to-diagrams/393 "2018-02-26T11:39:01Z")

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In this article, we will describe how to add a funding source for a diagram. Funding sources can be added to diagrams that are projects. At this time specifying funding sources for policies is not supported. Step 1: In …

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## [Geodesign Masterclass: Geodesignhub training course](https://community.geodesignhub.com/t/geodesign-masterclass-geodesignhub-training-course/308)

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**Author:** [@hrishiballal](https://community.geodesignhub.com/u/hrishiballal)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2018, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.geodesignhub.com/t/geodesign-masterclass-geodesignhub-training-course/308 "2018-02-01T16:01:42Z")

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Hi Everyone, I am writing to get initial feedback, I have created a training course for people who want to run a geodesign project but have no experience with geodeisgn or with Geodesignhub. We take a case study approac…

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## [Importing GeoJSON in to a diagram](https://community.geodesignhub.com/t/importing-geojson-in-to-a-diagram/58)

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**Author:** [@hrishiballal](https://community.geodesignhub.com/u/hrishiballal)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2018, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.geodesignhub.com/t/importing-geojson-in-to-a-diagram/58 "2018-01-31T21:27:37Z")

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It is possible to import external data into a diagram. In most cases, users will sketch features in the diagram to represent projects and policies. However, it is possible to add data such as GeoJSON or other files into …

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## [Evaluations Upate model query](https://community.geodesignhub.com/t/evaluations-upate-model-query/340)

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**Author:** [@f\_ernst](https://community.geodesignhub.com/u/f_ernst)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 26, 2017, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.geodesignhub.com/t/evaluations-upate-model-query/340 "2017-12-26T20:57:59Z")

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Hi Hrishi, I have a question concerning the above mentioned sheet: In the “2. Evaluations Update Model” sheet, I want to change the values for IMPACT and UPDATED EVALUATION. However, from the suggested value range of 2 …

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## [Re-ranking a diagram](https://community.geodesignhub.com/t/re-ranking-a-diagram/31)

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**Author:** [@hrishiballal](https://community.geodesignhub.com/u/hrishiballal)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2017, 10:09pm UTC](https://community.geodesignhub.com/t/re-ranking-a-diagram/31 "2017-01-04T22:09:02Z")

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Diagrams can only be re-ranked within the same system; diagrams cannot be moved between systems. Re-ranking the diagrams changes the grid for all the participants connected to the project. Also Reranking is disabled once…

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## [Simplifying GIS maps and features](https://community.geodesignhub.com/t/simplifying-gis-maps-and-features/47)

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**Author:** [@hrishiballal](https://community.geodesignhub.com/u/hrishiballal)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2017, 10:11am UTC](https://community.geodesignhub.com/t/simplifying-gis-maps-and-features/47 "2017-01-05T10:11:37Z")

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In this article, we will describe how to simplify maps made in GIS. While there are no hard limits to the size of the file uploaded for diagrams, evaluations, constraints or boundaries. It is recommended that evaluatio…

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## [Understanding profile privacy](https://community.geodesignhub.com/t/understanding-profile-privacy/16)

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**Author:** [@hrishiballal](https://community.geodesignhub.com/u/hrishiballal)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2017, 1:41pm UTC](https://community.geodesignhub.com/t/understanding-profile-privacy/16 "2017-01-03T13:41:42Z")

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There are three levels of privacy on the site for your profile and it is governs who can see your profile if it appears in searches and if you can search for other users. Profile privacy can be changed by accessing your…

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## [What is a private project?](https://community.geodesignhub.com/t/what-is-a-private-project/61)

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**Author:** [@hrishiballal](https://community.geodesignhub.com/u/hrishiballal)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2017, 11:23am UTC](https://community.geodesignhub.com/t/what-is-a-private-project/61 "2017-01-05T11:23:19Z")

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All projects created are publicly visible on joined members’ profiles and you can also search for them using the search feature. You can opt for private projects by requesting via email to us, this is a paid feature. A p…

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## [What is a system?](https://community.geodesignhub.com/t/what-is-a-system/51)

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**Author:** [@hrishiballal](https://community.geodesignhub.com/u/hrishiballal)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2017, 10:28am UTC](https://community.geodesignhub.com/t/what-is-a-system/51 "2017-01-05T10:28:40Z")

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Systems are considerations for design that need to be addressed as a part of a design. For e.g., if in a design you have to meet certain criteria, it becomes a System. Systems are defined at the time of starting a projec…

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## [How to create a constraints file](https://community.geodesignhub.com/t/how-to-create-a-constraints-file/42)

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**Author:** [@hrishiballal](https://community.geodesignhub.com/u/hrishiballal)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2017, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.geodesignhub.com/t/how-to-create-a-constraints-file/42 "2017-01-04T22:47:59Z")

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Constraints are areas in a design that should be touched or changed. These are represented as polygons and can be either drawn in the tool or be imported from a Shapefile. This article will focus on how to setup a constr…

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## [Getting started with the user interface](https://community.geodesignhub.com/t/getting-started-with-the-user-interface/37)

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**Author:** [@hrishiballal](https://community.geodesignhub.com/u/hrishiballal)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2017, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.geodesignhub.com/t/getting-started-with-the-user-interface/37 "2017-01-04T22:33:54Z")

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The two videos below should help you get started with the user interface.

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## [API GET Methods](https://community.geodesignhub.com/t/api-get-methods/36)

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**Author:** [@hrishiballal](https://community.geodesignhub.com/u/hrishiballal)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2017, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.geodesignhub.com/t/api-get-methods/36 "2017-01-04T22:32:05Z")

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In this article, we will document all the GET methods that are exposed by the API. Geodesign Hub API has been now migrated to the Geodesign Hub API Blueprint site. Please review the Blueprint site for all the API metho…

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## [API POST Methods](https://community.geodesignhub.com/t/api-post-methods/35)

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**Author:** [@hrishiballal](https://community.geodesignhub.com/u/hrishiballal)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2017, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.geodesignhub.com/t/api-post-methods/35 "2017-01-04T22:29:29Z")

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Geodesign Hub exposes POST methods primarily for three things: 1) update the evaluation 2) update a impact map for a system and 3) add new diagrams. In order to post a diagram, evaluation or impact to a system in your …

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## [API introduction and overview](https://community.geodesignhub.com/t/api-introduction-and-overview/33)

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**Author:** [@hrishiballal](https://community.geodesignhub.com/u/hrishiballal)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2017, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.geodesignhub.com/t/api-introduction-and-overview/33 "2017-01-04T22:22:59Z")

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Geodesign Hub API exposes a number of functionalities of the tool for developers to build applications and plugins with the tool. The API is a JSON-based REST API and uses standard HTTP response codes to indicate API err…

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## [Adding a Diagram](https://community.geodesignhub.com/t/adding-a-diagram/32)

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**Author:** [@hrishiballal](https://community.geodesignhub.com/u/hrishiballal)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 4, 2017, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.geodesignhub.com/t/adding-a-diagram/32 "2017-01-04T22:19:31Z")

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In the “Geodesign” page, click on “Add a diagram” link. Select a system under which you will add your diagram. Enter a small description for your diagram, it is meant for others to see so have a clear concise text, …

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