Design and Deploy
The Design Area is a visual workspace where users create high-level cloud architectures (IAD) using a drag-and-drop interface.
Visual Architecture Design
Access the Design Area by clicking "Create Architecture" within any project to start building your cloud infrastructure visually.
Design Area Overview
The Design Area provides a complete visual workspace for creating and managing cloud architectures with an intuitive interface.
Side Bar
Comprehensive toolbox featuring 50+ cloud components from AWS and Azure, organized by category (Compute, Storage, Database, Networking, Security) with instant tooltips and search functionality
Canvas
Interactive drag-and-drop workspace with infinite canvas, zoom controls, grid alignment, and real-time validation for building complex cloud architectures
Bottom Toolbar
Essential design tools including undo/redo (100 actions), zoom controls, fullscreen mode, selection tools, commenting system, and export options
Top Toolbar
Advanced management tools for diagram switching, cost estimation, resource configuration, deployment monitoring, and project settings
Side Bar
The Side Bar serves as your toolbox — providing categorized cloud components that can be easily dragged into the Design Area to build and modify cloud infrastructure visually.
Supported Cloud Providers
The platform currently supports:
- AWS - Amazon Web Services
- Azure - Microsoft Azure
Component Categories by Provider
AWS Components:
Compute: EC2
Storage: S3, ECR, SQS, EBS
Database: RDS
Networking: VPC, Subnets, Load Balancer, Internet Gateway, Elastic IP, DB Subnet, Route Table, NAT Gateway, Target Group, Route 53
Security: Cognito, Security Groups, IAM Role, KMS, IAM Policy, IAM User, IAM Group, IAM Profile
Other: SSM, SNS
Azure Components:
Compute: Virtual Machines, SSH keys, Disk, Restore Point Collection.
Database: My SQL, Cosmos DB.
Network: Virtual Network, Subnet, Network Security Group, Route Table, NAT Gateway, Public Ip, IP Prefix, Network Interface, Firewall Policy, Firewall, Private DNS Zone.
Security: M Identity, R Assignment, AD User, AD Group, R Definition.
Moniter & Others: Data Collection Endpoint, Workspace, Static Web App.
Key Features of the Side Bar
- Categorized Layout - All resources are neatly grouped into provider-specific categories (e.g., Compute, Network, Storage) for quick navigation
- Tooltips on Hover - Hover over any resource to view a short description and better understand its purpose
Quick Tips:
Pro Tips: - Use drag-and-drop to build your architecture visually - Hover over a component to learn more about it - Switch between Resources and Imported Resources based on your use case - Components from AWS and Azure are always up to date and categorized for easy access
Design Area – Bottom Toolbar
The bottom toolbar offers quick-access tools to control, collaborate, and navigate within your cloud architecture workspace.
Icon Functions
Undo / Redo
Navigate through your last 100 design actions with keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl+Z/Ctrl+Y) or toolbar buttons. Perfect for experimenting with different configurations without losing your work.
Zoom In / Zoom Out
Fine-tune your view with mouse wheel or +/- buttons. Zoom range from 10% to 500% with smooth transitions and center-point zooming for precise navigation.
Pan Mode
Switch to pan mode for easy navigation around large architectures. Click and drag to move around the canvas without accidentally selecting or moving components.
Auto Height
Automatically adjust component heights based on content and connections. Ensures consistent sizing and optimal layout without manual resizing.
Auto Adjustment
Intelligent auto-layout that automatically arranges and aligns components for optimal spacing, readability, and professional appearance.
Fit View
Automatically zoom and position the canvas to show all components in the optimal view. Perfect for getting an overview of complex architectures.
Quick Tips:
- Start with templates - Click the Templates button to access 20+ pre-built architectures for common scenarios
- Create custom templates - Save your current design as a reusable template using the "+" button for future projects
- Toggle toolbar visibility - Use the "<<" button to hide/reveal the bottom toolbar for a cleaner, distraction-free workspace
- Master keyboard shortcuts - Use Ctrl+Z/Y for undo/redo, F11 for fullscreen, and mouse wheel for zooming
- Use multi-select - Hold Ctrl while clicking to select multiple components for batch operations
Design Area – Top Toolbar
The top toolbar provides high-level tools for managing diagrams, accessing resource configurations, and controlling project-level settings.
Icon Functions
| Icon | Function | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Diagram | View Management | Switch between multiple architecture diagrams within your project. Create different views for production, staging, or alternative designs. Supports versioning and comparison. |
| Budget | Cost Estimation | Real-time cost analysis based on your architecture. Shows monthly/yearly estimates with regional pricing, resource optimization suggestions, and budget alerts. |
| Properties | Node Configuration | Advanced configuration panel for selected components. Edit resource specifications, security settings, tags, metadata, and integration parameters. |
| Deployment | System Logs | Real-time deployment monitoring with detailed logs, error tracking, and status updates. Monitor deployment progress and troubleshoot issues instantly. |
| Configuration | Project Settings | Global project management including environment variables, team permissions, integration settings, and deployment preferences. |
Quick Tips:
Top Toolbar Best Practices: - Use Diagram to manage multiple design versions within the same project - Check Budget frequently to monitor and control projected cloud costs - Click on any resource and open Properties to update settings or metadata - Use the Deployment view to check system logs or error messages during design actions - Go to Configuration to set up project-level preferences and integrations
Property Toolbar
These tools are available when you select a specific node or component in the design area. They provide contextual controls to customize, style, document, or remove the selected element.
Edit Icon Opens the configuration handler specific to the
selected node or component. What You Can Edit: - Resource configuration
- Custom settings - Inputs and outputs - Component-specific options Benefits: - Personalize each node to fit architectural needs - Optimize resource configurations - Fine-tune component parameters - Ensure proper integration
Style Editor Change the visual style of the selected node.
Styling Options: - Background Color - Change component color - Border Style - Modify border appearance - Text Size - Adjust label font size - Stroke Color - Change outline color - Stroke Size - Adjust border thickness - Position & Sizes - Modify dimensions and placement Benefits: - Enhances readability in complex diagrams - Improves visual categorization - Creates clearer component distinctions - Professional-looking diagrams
🗑️ Delete Icon Removes the selected node or component from the canvas.
How to Delete: - Click the delete icon - Use keyboard shortcuts (Del or Backspace) Benefits: - Maintain a clean design - Eliminate unused components - Remove outdated elements - Simplify architecture
Deleted components cannot be recovered. Use Undo if you delete by mistake.
Additional Options Access extended functionality for selected components.
Available Features: - Lock - Prevent accidental modifications Copy: - Copy the Design and paste
Next Steps
Deployment Guide
Step-by-step guide to deploy your architecture to AWS or Azure with automated infrastructure provisioning, validation, and monitoring setup
Templates
Access 20+ pre-built architecture templates for common use cases including web apps, microservices, data lakes, and enterprise solutions
AI Features
Leverage AI-powered suggestions for optimal resource selection, cost optimization, security best practices, and automated architecture recommendations
Quick Start
Complete your first architecture in under 10 minutes with guided tutorials, sample projects, and interactive walkthroughs
Ready to Design!
You now understand the Design Area interface. Start creating your cloud architectures visually!