Shape Libraries
YouDesign Models ships with a broad set of shape libraries organized into categories. Each library is a curated set of shapes designed for a specific use case — architecture, cloud, process modeling, annotation, and more. New libraries are added with every release.
This page is a reference for what's bundled. For how to add a single shape to a board, see Shapes.
Where to Find the Libraries
Open the Diagramming panel in the left sidebar of the editor. Libraries are listed as expandable categories. Use the search box at the top of the panel to search across all libraries at once.
Core Libraries
Basic Shapes
Fundamental geometric shapes — circles, squares, triangles, rectangles. Versatile for any diagramming or design task.
Arrows
Arrow shapes for indicating direction, flow, or relationships — useful in flowcharts and process maps.
Notes
Annotation shapes (sticky notes, callouts) for comments or explanations alongside diagram content.
Logos
Predefined logos for branding, presentations, or representing specific companies, technologies, or software.
Architecture & Framework Libraries
Archimate
Official Opengroup Archimate shape library. Available on request — contact your ins-pi representative to have it installed.
C4
Shapes based on the C4 model for software architecture (Person, System, Container, Component).
Architecture
Shapes and symbols used in enterprise architectural planning and design. Inspired by the ins-pi UPMX methodology.
Metamodel
Shapes for documenting data metamodels — entities, attributes, cardinalities.
Cloud Platform Libraries
AWS
Official AWS Architecture icon set for building AWS architecture diagrams.
Azure
Official Azure Public Services icon set for building Azure architecture diagrams.
GCP
Google Cloud Platform official icons.
ServiceNow & Infrastructure Libraries
ServiceNow
Specific to the ServiceNow platform — shapes for the Common Services Data Model (CSDM) and other modules (GRC, ITSM, etc.).
Designer Network
Network-diagramming shapes ported from the legacy ins-pi Designer application — servers, routers, switches, workstations.
Requesting a Library
If your team needs a library that isn't bundled, contact your ins-pi representative. Custom and community libraries can be installed into your YouDesign Models instance without waiting for a platform release.
Custom shape development (entirely new shape sets with your brand or a proprietary methodology) is also available as a professional service — see the Support Process.
Admin Configuration
Administrators can extend or modify libraries directly. See:
Shape Administration — adding and editing individual shapes
Shape Categories — creating and reorganizing categories
Changes to libraries migrate via XML export/import, not via Update Sets.
Related
Shapes — adding, moving, and styling individual shapes
Text Formatting — styling text within shapes
Favorites — save your most-used shapes for one-click access
Shape Administration (admin) — configuring shapes and categories
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