General settings
Configure drawDB autosave, table width, language, custom datatypes, local backups, cache, and browser-stored diagram data.
Open the Settings menu to change preferences that apply across diagrams in the open-source editor. These settings are stored in the browser's local storage.
Available settings
| Setting | What it does |
|---|---|
| Show timeline | Displays the undo history for the current editing session. |
| Autosave | Enables or disables automatic diagram saving. |
| Table width | Sets the default width used to render tables. |
| Language | Changes the editor interface language. |
| Configure custom types | Creates local datatype aliases available while editing fields. |
| Export saved data | Downloads a backup of locally stored drawDB data. |
| Clear cache | Clears cached application data used by the editor. |
| Flush storage | Permanently removes locally saved diagrams and templates from IndexedDB. |
Back up before clearing storage
Export any diagrams and templates you want to keep before flushing storage or clearing browser site data. Browser-local data does not automatically follow you to another browser or device.
Settings versus diagram data
Editor preferences and custom datatype aliases are stored in local storage. Diagrams and custom templates are stored separately in IndexedDB. Clearing one storage area may not clear the other.