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# Create a blank diagram using modeling in the EA Workspace

# Create a blank diagram using modeling in the EA Workspace {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated September 10, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Create a diagram and synchronize it to the ServiceNow database.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_apm.apm_user

## Procedure

1. Navigate to WorkspacesEnterprise Architecture Workspace.
2. Open the Modeling page by selecting the Modeling icon (![Modeling]()).
3. Select New.
4. Select Blank diagram.
5. Enter a name for the artifact and select the architectural category it's associated with.
6. Select Create diagram.
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## Result

An empty diagram page opens in a new tab. You can add shapes and create a diagram.  
Note:  
* You can add a shape to the canvas by selecting the shape or by dragging it from the Shapes palette to the canvas.
* Before adding a shape, hover over its icon in the Shapes panel to see a preview popover showing a larger view of the shape and its label.
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**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**   

* [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.")
* [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.")
* [Commit diagram changes](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/Qpy5cqS~QxzEjCuqhdWC7Q "Synchronize an approved diagram and all its elements to the 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.")
* [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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