Scene Diagram Builder

Build detailed scene diagrams in custom records!

Sonoran CAD: Scene Diagram Builder

Adding the Diagram Builder

The scene diagram builder allows you to create detailed visuals of vehicle accidents, crime scenes, and more.

The diagram builder can be added to any custom record template. Select Diagram from the Premade Sections dropdown.

Using the Diagram Builder

Custom records with a diagram section will show an interactive canvas inside the record. Select the edit icon to open up the builder.

Record: Diagram Viewer

Diagram Builder

Adding, Editing, and Removing Elements

Adding

• Drag-and-drop items from the toolbox to the canvas.

Editing

• When selected, items can be moved, resized, and edited.

• When an item is selected, the gear icon will open up an options menu for more customization.

• Select multiple items at once with SHIFT + CLICK.

Removing

• Select the item(s) and click the trash icon (or the shortcut) to remove

Diagram: Road Element Resize

Diagram: Road Element Options

Shortcuts

The diagram builder is packed with powerful shortcuts to help quickly build the scene.

Hover over any of the top action items for a tooltip listing the shortcut.

Diagram Builder: Action Buttons

List of Shortcuts

Shortcut	Description
O	Opens the item options/settings when an element is selected.
UP ARROW or SHIFT + UP ARROW	Moves the selected item up a layer. Shift option brings it to the very top.
DOWN ARROW or SHIFT + DOWN ARROW	Moves the selected item down a layer. Shift option brings it to the very bottom.
L	Locks the selected item(s) from moving.
G	Groups or ungroups the selected items together. Use SHIFT + CLICK to select multiple items.
CTRL + Z	Undo last action(s)
CTRL + SHIFT + Z	Redo last action(s)
DELETE	Delete selected item(s)
CTRL + C	Copy selected item(s)
CTRL + V	Paste copied item(s)

Default Images and More

Communities can also customize the diagram builder to have default images (like a medical diagram) for each record type. Simply hit the edit (pencil icon) in the custom record builder on the diagram to customize and save the template.