Introduction

These are step-by-step instructions for manually editing nodes within Insights. While Orthogramic automates much of the business architecture process, there are scenarios where direct, manual adjustments are necessary—such as refining organisational structures, correcting data inaccuracies, or tailoring domain-specific elements.

The following sections outline how to copy, add, edit, archive, un-archive, and delete nodes, ensuring that your organisational model remains accurate and aligned with your strategic objectives.

Copy node

1. Select the Domain from the orgNode

2. Double click any node

3. Choose Copy from the Node Menu

4. Select the node’s domain from the list displayed.

5. When you have selected the Organization node to copy into, click Copy node.

The node will be copied into the selected organization unit.

Add node

Selecting the node

1. Select the Domain from the orgNode

2. Double click an Organization Unit node

3. Choose Add from the Node Menu

Adding data

1. Double click a data field to add content.

• You can only add nodes of the domain you are currently viewing.

• Each domain has required fields, for example Title.

Saving changes

1. Select Save at the top of the Info Panel

2. The new node will be displayed in the mindmap

Edit node

1. Select a node

2. Double click a field - The field border will change to Yellow as shown below

3. Make your changes - They will be saved automatically

Archive node

Archiving a node

1. Select the Domain from the orgNode

2. Double click a node

3. Choose Archive from the Node Menu

4. You will be asked to confirm your choice

Un-archiving a node

1. Choose More from the Node Menu

2. Choose Un-Archive

3. A list of archived nodes will be displayed

4. Select the node to Un-Archive

The details of the selected node will be displayed

5. Click Un-archive to restore the node.

Delete node

1. Select the Domain from the orgNode

2. Double click a node

3. Choose Delete from the Node Menu

4. You will be asked to confirm your choice