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ArcheonGUI Documentation

Welcome to ArcheonGUI β€” a visual architecture editor for Archeon-powered projects.

🎯 What is ArcheonGUI?

ArcheonGUI is an interactive canvas-based visualization tool that lets you:

  • Visualize your entire project architecture at a glance
  • Explore relationships between components
  • Navigate complex systems intuitively
  • Edit your ARCHEON.arcon files with visual feedback
  • Validate your architecture in real-time

What is Archeon? Archeon is a glyph-based architecture notation for describing component structures and relationships. Learn more in the Archeon documentation.

πŸ“š Documentation

Getting Started

Understanding the UI

Reference

Development

πŸš€ Quick Links

πŸ’‘ Key Features

πŸ“Š Infinite Canvas

  • Zoom and pan freely through your architecture
  • Pan with Space + Drag
  • Zoom with scroll wheel
  • Real-time grid positioning

🎨 Visual Architecture

  • Color-coded glyph types
  • Layer-based organization (Frontend, Backend, Meta)
  • Relationship badges showing data flow
  • Collapse/expand to focus on areas

πŸ” Smart Navigation

  • Click glyphs to view details
  • Hover for quick previews
  • Search and filter capabilities
  • Auto-highlighting of connected components

βœ… Real-time Validation

  • Instant feedback on architecture correctness
  • Error and warning detection
  • File mismatch indicators
  • Chain validation

πŸ’» Code Integration

  • View source files inline
  • Syntax-highlighted code preview
  • Jump to code sections
  • File path verification

πŸŽ“ Learning Path

New to ArcheonGUI? Start here:

  1. Read What is ArcheonGUI?
  2. Follow Installation Guide
  3. Try Quick Start Tutorial
  4. Explore Getting Started: Choosing & Visualizing Projects

Want to master it? Go deeper: 5. Learn Canvas Navigation 6. Understand Glyph Types & Layers 7. Study Relationships & Connections 8. Dive into Architecture Guide

πŸ”§ Common Tasks

How do I...

πŸ“ž Need Help?

πŸ“ License

ArcheonGUI is open source and available under the MIT License.


Happy exploring! πŸš€

ArcheonGUI β€” Visualize Your Architecture