Draw.io (formerly Diagramly) is free online diagram software. You can use it as a flowchart maker, network diagram software, to create UML online, as an ER diagram tool, to design database schema, to build BPMN online, as a circuit diagram maker, and more. draw.io can import .vsdx, Gliffy™ and Lucidchart™ files. The software allows you to choose from an automatic layout function, or create a custom layout. They have a large selection of shapes and hundreds of visual elements to make your diagram or chart one-of-a-kind. In this step by step guide I will show you how to install Draw.io on your Synology NAS using Docker.
STEP 1
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STEP 2
Install Docker via Synology “Package Center”.
STEP 3
Go to Control Panel / Task Scheduler / Create / Scheduled Task / User-defined script. Follow the instructions in the image below.
STEP 4
Once you click on User-defined script a new window will open. Follow the instructions below:
- General: In the Task field type in Install Draw. Uncheck the “Enabled” option. Select root User.
- Schedule: Select Run on the following date then select “Do not repeat“.
- Task Settings: Check “Send run details by email“, add your email then copy paste the code below in the Run command area. After that, click OK.
docker run -d --name=drawio \ -p 5022:8080 \ -p 8443:8443 \ --restart always \ jgraph/drawio
STEP 5
After you click OK on STEP 4 a new warning pop up window will open. Click OK.
STEP 6
After you click OK on STEP 5, select your “Install Draw” Task then click the “Run” tab. You will be asked to run Install Draw – click Yes. Follow the instructions in the image below.
STEP 7
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STEP 8
The installation process can take up to a few seconds/minutes. It will depend on your Internet speed connection. Now open your browser and type in http://Synology-ip-address:5022 Select Device to save your diagrams. Follow the instructions in the images below.
STEP 9
Create a new diagram or open an existing diagram. Follow the instructions in the image below.
STEP 10
Name your diagram and choose a style from the list. Follow the instructions in the image below.
Enjoy Draw.io!
Note: If you want to run the Draw.io container over HTTPS, check out my guide on How to Run Docker Containers Over HTTPS.
Note: Can I run Docker on my Synology NAS? See the supported models.
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This post was updated on Saturday / March 25th, 2023 at 12:26 AM