Getting started with sequence diagrams
A sequence diagram is a type of UML (Unified Modeling Language) diagram that shows the interactions between various components or objects in a system. It provides a visual representation of the order of messages or events over time.
How to create a sequence diagram
There are 4 ways you can create a sequence diagram in Whimsical:
- Via diagram shapes: Click Diagram shapes (keyboard shortcut
S
) at the top of the toolbar and select the Sequence diagram actor object.
- Via All tools: Use the All tools menu (➕ icon or keyboard shortcut
/
) from the toolbar to search for the “Sequence diagram actor” object.
- Via Whimsical AI: Use the AI feature from the toolbar ( ✨ icon or keyboard shortcut
Cmd
+.
(Mac) orCtrl
+.
(PC)). Once the AI modal pops up, switch to the Sequence diagram tab and enter your prompt.
- Via Mermaid: Paste your Mermaid code directly onto a Whimsical board to create a sequence diagram.
Tip:
- Click and drag on the vertical line of a Sequence diagram actor to add a message between objects.