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# Search shapes in a diagram

# Search shapes in a diagram {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated September 10, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Search for a shape in the Shapes palette of a diagram.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_apm.apm_user

## Procedure

1. Navigate to WorkspacesEnterprise Architecture Workspace.
2. Open the Modeling page by selecting the Enterprise Modeling and Visualization icon (![Enterprise Modeling and Visualization]()).
3. Create a new diagram or open an existing diagram.
4. Type the name of the shape in the Search box.  
   The corresponding shapes appear in the panel.
**Related concepts**   

* [Working with business capability map](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/dIcfdsP05f78YI9bP09esg "Model your business capabilities map using the Enterprise Modeling and Visualization. Update existing capability maps by adding other business capabilities and business applications.")
* [Working with business hierarchy map](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/4NANA4JByc_a2OrwqvMVIA "Model your business application hierarchy using the Enterprise Modeling and Visualization. Update an existing business hierarchy map by adding more shapes and relationships.")
* [Working with business process map](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/t6qG16uW4TbvLxbr6Mr0VA "Use the Enterprise Modeling and Visualization to create, update, and manage business process diagrams that represent the current and future state of your business workflows.")
* [Working with ArchiMate Shapes](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/mS7~_3AMnJKkQwdeh44IzQ "Use ArchiMate shapes to build enterprise architecture diagrams that represent the relationships between business, application, and technology domains across your organization.")
* [Working with custom shapes](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/ORlMFpICrwPZOPfCWt24eQ "Custom shapes represent specific elements that are unique to your organization. Manage custom shapes, create diagram actions for the shapes in the Enterprise Architecture Workspace.")  
**Related tasks**   

* [Create a blank diagram using modeling in the EA Workspace](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/z1h3MiahmN5EiQAw4nyZpw "Create a diagram and synchronize it to the ServiceNow database.")
* [Add related records in the modeling diagram](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/sNA5aOR1k5WqD6KmPfb0oA "Fetch and add specific related records to the selected shape in a diagram.")
* [Share a modeling diagram](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/XuREdwnAjRAiuxz98uz4nQ "Share your draft diagrams with individuals and groups and define access levels for them to view and modify the diagram.")
* [Commit diagram changes](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/Qpy5cqS~QxzEjCuqhdWC7Q "Synchronize an approved diagram and all its elements to the database.")
* [Save as a version](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/6BbMFnvF6C6ILQh9VDHwZQ "Copy an existing diagram and create a version for it within the selected architectural artifact. You can update the new version as required.")
* [Duplicate a modeling diagram](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/9P9tDfP8b0G1GZSodlaxNw "You can make a copy of an existing diagram that you created and modify the duplicate diagram according to your requirement.")
* [Submit a modeling diagram for approval](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/wAsdLIC1nCHd88qO08ep0Q "Send your draft modeling diagrams for approval. After receiving the approval, you can commit the diagram to the database. The approval process can be done through a configured workflow. By default, the approval request is submitted to the Enterprise Architect group.")
* [Synchronize a shape to the database](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/j~TniwpDt8P4zOcW2YR62Q "Add a shape to a diagram. Synchronize the shape to the database by mapping the shape to an existing CI or adding a CI.")
* [Approve or reject a modeling diagram request](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/czRS_bX9hWWcOj1XwGRa4A "As an Enterprise Architect, approve or reject a Enterprise Modeling and Visualization diagram requests submitted by other users.")
* [Delete a shape](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/2oKFj2QpuQ4~QzBOfwbkXg "Delete a shape and all of its relationships from a diagram.")

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