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Nodes & Connections

The core building blocks of your knowledge graph.

Nodes

Nodes are the fundamental units of your graph. Each node represents an idea, topic, resource, or concept.

Creating Nodes

  1. Click + Add Node in the toolbar
  2. Enter a title (required)
  3. Choose an icon: Home, Folder, Bookmark, or Idea
  4. Select a color (optional)
  5. Click Create Node

Editing Nodes

  • Title: Double-click to edit inline
  • Content: Click node to open InfoPanel, then edit notes, links, media
  • Icon/Color: Currently set at creation (editing coming soon)

Deleting Nodes

  1. Click the node to select it
  2. Click Delete or press the Delete key
  3. Confirm deletion
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Deleting a node also removes all its connected edges.


Edges (Connections)

Edges are the lines connecting nodes. They represent relationships between concepts.

Creating Edges

  1. Click Connect button in toolbar (enables connection mode)
  2. Hover over source node to see handles (circles on edges)
  3. Click and drag from a handle
  4. Drop on target node's handle
  5. Edge is created and saved

Deleting Edges

  1. Click an edge to select it (highlights)
  2. Click Delete or press Delete key
  3. Confirm deletion

Graph Navigation

Focus Mode

Click any node to focus it:

  • Node centers on screen
  • Connected nodes arrange around it
  • InfoPanel opens on right

Exploration

  • Expand: Click unfocused nodes to explore their neighborhoods
  • Breadcrumbs: Track your path at the top of the screen
  • History: Click any breadcrumb to jump back

Canvas Controls

ActionHow
PanDrag on empty canvas
ZoomScroll wheel or pinch
Fit viewDouble-click empty canvas
MinimapBottom-right corner shows viewport

Graph Operations Summary

OperationHow
Create node+ Add Node button
Edit titleDouble-click node
Delete nodeSelect → Delete button or key
Create edgeConnect button → drag handle to handle
Delete edgeClick edge → Delete
Focus nodeSingle click
Navigate backBreadcrumb trail