The available diagram views and how to choose between them.
IOModel renders several views from one model. Each view answers a different question, so choosing the right one keeps communication clear.
View types
| View | Answers | Built from |
|---|---|---|
| Objects diagram / Explore | ”How is it structured?” | Objects and links |
| ERD / Data | ”How is data related?” | Entities and relationships |
| Workflow | ”How does it behave over time?” | Sequence workflows |
Choosing a view
Use the Objects diagram (Explore) to show objects and links from your model and how they connect. Notation and depth follow your model schema (C4, ArchiMate, deployment, or custom). Navigate levels to zoom from landscape to detail.
One source, consistent views
Model once
Define objects, links, and workflows in YAML.
Render many views
Objects diagram, ERD, and workflow views all derive from that source.
Stay in sync
Changing the model updates every view, so they never disagree.
Lead with the smallest view that answers the question. Add detail or switch views only when the reader needs more.
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