Document Tabs

Work with multiple diagrams simultaneously using document tabs.

Multi-Tab Interface

Diagrammix3 supports tabbed documents, allowing you to:

  • Open multiple diagrams in one window
  • Quickly switch between documents
  • Compare diagrams side-by-side

Document Tabs

Creating New Tabs

New Document in Tab

Create a new blank document in a tab:

  • File → New Tab (Cmd+T)

The new document opens in a new tab within the current window.

Open in Tab

Open an existing document in a new tab:

  • File → Open... while holding Option opens in a new tab
  • Or double-click a file in Finder while a document is open

Tab Navigation

Switching Tabs

  • Click a tab to switch to it
  • Ctrl+Tab: Next tab
  • Ctrl+Shift+Tab: Previous tab
  • Cmd+1-9: Jump to specific tab by number

Reordering Tabs

Drag tabs left or right to reorder them within the window.

Moving Tabs Between Windows

  1. Drag a tab out of the tab bar
  2. Drop it to create a new window
  3. Or drag onto another window's tab bar to merge

Tab Management

Closing Tabs

  • Click the X on a tab to close it
  • Cmd+W: Close current tab
  • Option+click X: Close all other tabs

Renaming Documents

The tab shows the document name. To rename:

  1. File → Rename... or click the document name in the title bar
  2. Enter the new name
  3. Press Return

Unsaved documents show "Untitled" until saved.

Tab States

Indicators

IndicatorMeaning
Dot before nameUnsaved changes
Dimmed appearanceInactive tab
Bold textActive tab

Restoring Tabs

When reopening Diagrammix3:

  • Previously open tabs are restored automatically (if enabled in preferences)
  • Tab order is preserved
  • Scroll position and zoom may be restored

Working with Multiple Tabs

Copy Between Tabs

  1. Select objects in one tab
  2. Copy (Cmd+C)
  3. Switch to another tab
  4. Paste (Cmd+V)

Drag Between Tabs

  1. Select objects in one tab
  2. Drag toward the tab bar
  3. Hover over the destination tab (it will activate)
  4. Drop onto the canvas

Compare Diagrams

For detailed comparison:

  1. Move one tab to a new window (drag tab out)
  2. Arrange windows side-by-side
  3. Compare and edit both documents

Tips

  • Use tabs for related work: Keep project diagrams in the same window
  • Limit open tabs: Too many tabs can be confusing
  • Save frequently: The dot indicator reminds you of unsaved changes
  • Keyboard navigation: Ctrl+Tab is faster than clicking