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Getting started

BTP Solution Diagrams give you a quick and effective understanding of SAP Business Technology Platform end-to-end solution scenarios. To get started using the diagrams, you can use the following resources to familiarize yourself with the diagram guidelines and examples before installing the editor and importing the libraries.

Before you start using BTP Solution Diagrams​

  • Consult the SAP BTP Solution Diagram guideline. It is based on the new Horizon 2023 design principles and gives you the basic information you need to start using the templates to build your solution diagram.

  • Download the draw.io libraries.

  • Consult the Visual Design Guideline topic available in the content list panel to the left of this page to understand the different diagram elements available in the repository. You can also get it here: PDF

  • If you only use PowerPoint, then you can also use the provided shapes; check out the examples here: PPT

If you want to have a quick start we also provide a starter kit for draw.io and ppt here

Installing the diagram editor - the right tool for the right job​

  1. Install the drawing software draw.io on your local machine. You can get your local draw.io copy at GitHub. Note check always SRI As draw.io is rated as 3rd party software you need to check here which version is allowed to use and download the right version from the official GitHub repository.

Import libraries​

  1. Import the provided "xml" files to make use of the assets (draw.io custom shapes).
  2. Open a custom shape library.

Lib Import

  1. Click File > Open Library from, then then select the folder where your file is stored.
  2. Select your custom library, then click Choose. You can now start working with the diagram.

Lib Import

Reusable diagram examples​

You don’t have to start creating each element from scratch. We provide ready to use examples and templates to use or adjust SAP BTP Solution Diagrams easily to your personal needs.

Lib Import

Contact or help required​

In case of questions please get in contact with ✉️ DL BTP Solution Diagram Team or use our MS Teams Channel