Drawing for IT Architects

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Practical drawing rules that actually change readability: use consistent proportions and stroke widths so boxes read as neutral, align and space shapes evenly, attach connectors to shape borders and centre lines, and prefer right‑angle elbow connectors over diagonals. Use Inkscape or Dia for precise SVG output and export PNG for sharing; save sources. Follow color conventions — blue neutral, red = problem, gray = minor — use dashes/dots, hatching or gradients to add meaning, and avoid shadows or random shapes.

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" chapters (5)

1. 0:00Start
2. 1:03Look at your drawings!
3. 2:03Draw a rectangle!
4. 7:14Draw a line!
5. 43:02Exercise

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