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At yWorks, we deliver great software. We also provide extensive documentation. But because our products are so powerful and versatile, most users will have questions at some point. That’s what our awesome support is for! Customers and evaluators are welcome to reach out to our core developers.

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Working resources

We provide extensive, sophisticated resources for working with our SDK and resolving issues independently.

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Working resources

docs.yworks.com

Every component within the yFiles product family comes with a documentation that bundles three resources: the Developer’s Guide, the API documentation, and the Knowledge Base. A centralized search lets you immediately find the answer to your question.
The documentation is part of the yFiles product package, and it’s also available in an online version.

Developer’s Guide

The Developer’s Guide describes the library’s concepts and explains how functionality is provided by the classes and interfaces.
You’ll also learn about the graph layout algorithms and their options and settings.

API documentation

The detailed API documentation for the classes and interfaces of the diagramming library provides clear help for working with yFiles. It is available as HTML pages, and can also be integrated directly into many IDEs.

Knowledge Base

The yWorks Knowledge Base contains short, product-specific technical articles written by our core engineers that answer frequently asked questions.

yFiles for HTML

Get step-by-step instructions for your first steps with yFiles for HTML. This guide helps you with the initial setup, shows you where to start in the documentation, and explains how to create your first yFiles application.

Getting started with yFiles for HTML
Setup, documentation orientation, and first app creation.
www.yfiles.com/demos

Explore over 300 interactive demos that showcase some of the yFiles features and use cases. You can run a live version of most demos directly in your browser (created with yFiles for HTML). The source code of all demos can be built onto your own projects. It is part of the yFiles product package and also available at GitHub.

Interactive demos
youtube.com/yWorksTube

The yWorks YouTube channel features numerous helpful videos about yFiles. Take your first steps with yFiles, explore new features, discover advanced techniques, or get to know different layout options.
We regularly add new videos – so make sure to follow us!

yWorks YouTube channel
yworks.com/webinars

yWorks regularly offers free webinars, geared toward yFiles newcomers as well as expert users. We introduce new features and layouts, demonstrate live coding, share tips for working with the SDK, and show the benefits of graph visualization for various use cases. We also invite you to browse our collection of recorded webinars.

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Customer support

my.yworks.com

If you ever get stuck, our excellent email support is ready to help! All requests are answered directly by our core developers, because they can assist you most efficiently.
Working with a versatile product can sometimes pose a challenge, so feel free to reach out if you require guidance. That’s what our expert support is for.
By the way: Evaluators have access to our customer center, too.

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What problem have you run into, and how can it be reproduced? If possible, please send us source code. We treat all your data confidentially.

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Thank you very much for your prompt help and great support. The framework is impressive and we will definitely continue to use it. Dirk Stoermer, ATLAS.ti

Licensing support

yFiles provides a transparent and flexible licensing model.

All yFiles licenses are perpetual, with zero royalty fees. You can add an optional annual subscription for maintenance and support.

The right yFiles license is just a few clicks away. If your requirements are not covered, let us know – we also offer individual, customizable licenses.

For licensing inquiries, contact our sales team or use our License Tool.

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