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# Add a custom shape library

# Add a custom shape library {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated September 10, 2026  
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Create a shape library to add custom shapes that are unique to your organization.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_apm.apm_admin

## Procedure

1. Navigate to WorkspacesEnterprise Architecture Workspace.
2. Open the Setup page by selecting the Setup icon (![setup icon.]()).
3. Select the expand row icon (![expand row icon.]()) next to Enterprise Modeling and Visualization.
4. Select Shape Libraries.
5. Select New.
6. On the Shape Library form, fill in the fields.  
   For field information, see [Shape library form](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/jHmkmcxzmUFir7UMCkjzNw "You can add new shapes to the shapes library as per your requirement. Use these shapes to create the diagrams in Enterprise Modeling and Visualization.").
7. Select Save.
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**Related tasks**   

* [Storing shapes or images to the database](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/2LDboARpcHL4Al7KY77luQ "Upload the images to the database to configure them to show up in the diagrams page of the Enterprise Modeling and Visualization.")
* [Create a diagram action for a custom shape](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/Cc5dnPyT9ppSNCU7dOwzdA "Create diagram actions for newly added custom shapes that can be used in  Enterprise Modeling and Visualization to create diagrams.")
* [Add a shape library element for a custom shape](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/Iu2Mor4NDOacgN8nv3D6KQ "Create a shape library element to associate a custom shape and its diagram action to the custom shape library.")
* [Custom shapes example](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/_0bd_HD0Bf00e~aEiKJLXg "Use custom shapes to represent specific elements that are unique to your organization, such as custom business processes, systems, or roles.")

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