*You can use shortcut keys to perform specific operations. For more information, see CADT shortcut keys.
Undo Previous Step: undoes the previous operation, such as create, move, and delete nodes.
Redo: cancels the undo operation.
Zoom In: enlarges the display size of the editor.
Zoom Out: shrinks the display size of the editor.
Reset Zoom Level: restores the display size of the editor to the initial value.
Auto Fit: automatically adjusts the display size of the editor to fit the size of the screen.
Thumbnail: determines whether to show the thumbnail.
Full Screen: displays the editor in full screen mode.
Default Mode: the default mode of Cloud Architect Design Tools (CADT). In the default mode, you can create and modify architecture diagrams and configure related properties.
Box Selection: allows you to select multiple elements by dragging a selection box with the pointer. This helps you make multiple adjustments at the same time, such as copy or delete multiple nodes at the same time. In Default Mode, you can enter Box Selection mode by pressing and holding down the right mouse button.
View Mode: highlights the network information. In this mode, you cannot adjust architecture diagrams.
Line: draws lines between nodes. You can configure properties for specific lines. Double-click lines to modify properties and styles. For more information, see Draw lines.
L-shaped Line: draws L-shaped lines. The Line icon and the L-shaped Line icon have the same effect, except that the L-shaped icon produces lines of the L shape. If you want to draw lines in a more accurate manner, see Draw lines.
Display Connection: In CADT, nodes that are connected by lines are associated with or attached to each other. If you want to view only the connections between nodes, click the Display Connection icon. For more information, see Draw lines.
Delete Selected Elements: deletes the elements that you select. If multiple elements are selected, the selected elements are all deleted after you click the Delete Selected Elements icon. If you delete elements by mistake, click the Undo Previous Step icon to restore your architecture diagram.
Operation Guide: displays a quick start guide to CADT.
Resource Profiling: imports your Alibaba Cloud resources to CADT. This way, you can monitor the resources in CADT. In Resource Profiling mode, you cannot release or modify the resources that you own.
Share: allows you to share your solution with other users in just a few clicks.
View/Edit: If the resources that are used in your solution are running or being monitored, CADT automatically enters View Mode. This prevents unexpected operations on the resources. If you want to modify or adjust your architecture diagram, change View Mode to Edit Mode.
Save: saves your edits.
Deploy: deploys your application. For more information, see Deploy applications.
