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**Author:** [@Rain](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/u/Rain)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 6:06am UTC](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/visual-paradigm-18-1-changelogs/22760 "2026-10-22T06:06:10Z")
20260623 Support import Business Process Diagram from Chatbot into Visual Paradigm Desktop. Fixed web diagram palette unable on search element issue. --- ## [Teamwork link does not work](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/teamwork-link-does-not-work/22830)
**Author:** [@Yin\_L](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/u/Yin_L)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 2:52am UTC](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/teamwork-link-does-not-work/22830 "2026-10-08T02:52:29Z")
Hi, I have created a folder for my school project and I have saved diagrams on the folder. However, the link doesnt work on desktop version. Also, I cannot connect with my Google account. the error message I receiv… --- ## [Saving to .vpd doesn't work](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/saving-to-vpd-doesnt-work/22831)
**Author:** [@Petr\_Havel](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/u/Petr_Havel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 2:37am UTC](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/saving-to-vpd-doesnt-work/22831 "2026-10-08T02:37:15Z")
Stored .vpd file is empty. Did anybody tested it before releasing to the production?? assets\_data.json contains this: {} Each time, regardless of what is in the content … And the console is full of errors: app.min.js… --- ## [Linking attribute of class in an UML class diagram](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/linking-attribute-of-class-in-an-uml-class-diagram/22816)
**Author:** [@francois](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/u/francois)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 2:25pm UTC](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/linking-attribute-of-class-in-an-uml-class-diagram/22816 "2026-09-29T14:25:54Z")
Hello. I build a class diagram in VP-UML diagrams. One thing I would like to model is a link between 2 classes, but precisely between specific attributes of each class. Example: one attribute of one class takes a speci… --- ## [Can I add Control Flow to the double-click popup in Visual Paradigm Community Edition?](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/can-i-add-control-flow-to-the-double-click-popup-in-visual-paradigm-community-edition/22805)
**Author:** [@hourseRider](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/u/hourseRider)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 8:57am UTC](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/can-i-add-control-flow-to-the-double-click-popup-in-visual-paradigm-community-edition/22805 "2026-09-28T08:57:06Z")
When I double-click an empty area of an activity diagram, a popup appears with shapes to choose from. Is there a way to customize this popup and add Control Flow so I can select it directly there instead of using the lef… --- ## [Default Tagged Values are not applied to Tasks imported from BPMN 2.0](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/default-tagged-values-are-not-applied-to-tasks-imported-from-bpmn-2-0/22766)
**Author:** [@Uri](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/u/Uri)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 3:35am UTC](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/default-tagged-values-are-not-applied-to-tasks-imported-from-bpmn-2-0/22766 "2026-09-25T03:35:46Z")
Hello, I am using Visual Paradigm 18.1 and I have configured Default Tagged Values for BPMN Tasks. For example, I have defined the following Tagged Values for the Task element: Responsable Sistema Criticidad SLA W… --- ## [Visual Paradigm 18.0 ChangeLogs](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/visual-paradigm-18-0-changelogs/22637)
**Author:** [@Rain](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/u/Rain)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 9:30am UTC](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/visual-paradigm-18-0-changelogs/22637 "2026-08-26T09:30:40Z")
20260117 Fixed unable to acquire license key form floating license on the first attempt problem. Fixed fail to paste text in License Key Manager on Mac issue. Fixed license activation button not responding issue. --- ## [How to change from role when synchronizing to class diagram?](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/how-to-change-from-role-when-synchronizing-to-class-diagram/22755)
**Author:** [@Yal](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/u/Yal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2026, 10:12am UTC](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/how-to-change-from-role-when-synchronizing-to-class-diagram/22755 "2026-08-15T10:12:10Z")
Hey guys. I am using Visual Paradigm Enterprise 18.1 Evaluation Version and want to visualize a database as a uml class diagram. For that I used “Reverse DDL” to generate an ERD and then “Synchronize to Class Diagram” … --- ## [Formatting Note on sequence diagram](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/formatting-note-on-sequence-diagram/22754)
**Author:** [@KenGarlington](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/u/KenGarlington)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 2:56am UTC](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/formatting-note-on-sequence-diagram/22754 "2026-08-04T02:56:33Z")
I need to use Cambria Regular 11 font for all the text on a sequence diagram. However, every time I create or edit a Note in a sequence diagram, it uses the built-in default font. I have tried every combination of the Se… --- ## [Questions about the workflow between Textual Analysis and Glossary, and the behavior of Synonym/Ignore](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/questions-about-the-workflow-between-textual-analysis-and-glossary-and-the-behavior-of-synonym-ignore/22751)
**Author:** [@Xingting\_Liao](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/u/Xingting_Liao)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 5:37am UTC](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/questions-about-the-workflow-between-textual-analysis-and-glossary-and-the-behavior-of-synonym-ignore/22751 "2026-08-03T05:37:04Z")
Hello VP Team, I am currently exploring Visual Paradigm for modeling legal documents and regulations. So far, I have found both Textual Analysis and the Glossary to be very useful. However, after reading the official t… --- ## [Diagrams in MS Office editable form](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/diagrams-in-ms-office-editable-form/22742)
**Author:** [@KenGarlington](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/u/KenGarlington)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2026, 11:34am UTC](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/diagrams-in-ms-office-editable-form/22742 "2026-06-23T11:34:41Z")
For any graphics I use in my deliverable documents, I am required to produce a file with the graphic in a format editable by MS Office products (i.e. PowerPoint). I assume right now my only option is to export a diagram … --- ## [Why loginning from google doesnt work](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/why-loginning-from-google-doesnt-work/22746)
**Author:** [@Damir\_Evloev](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/u/Damir_Evloev)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2026, 5:47am UTC](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/why-loginning-from-google-doesnt-work/22746 "2026-06-22T05:47:29Z")
I want to log in by pressing buttom “Google” and get nothing. I press other buttons an they work. Only Google dont. Fix it pls. --- ## [Is there a plan to support SysML v2?](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/is-there-a-plan-to-support-sysml-v2/22623)
**Author:** [@KenGarlington](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/u/KenGarlington)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 9:50am UTC](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/is-there-a-plan-to-support-sysml-v2/22623 "2026-06-16T09:50:07Z")
The SysML v2 specification was formally released in September 2025. Are there plans to incorporate some of it into VP (for example, the text or graphical notation for requirements)? --- ## [How to use \> 2G max memory](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/how-to-use-2g-max-memory/13771)
**Author:** [@i\_am\_mrp](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/u/i_am_mrp)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2026, 5:36am UTC](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/how-to-use-2g-max-memory/13771 "2026-06-15T05:36:39Z")
Currently the UI limits this to 2G. This seems small especially for using large projects. I have seen many entries on “how to save memory” on large projects, which frankly is a concern in itself. 2G is small for mode… --- ## [Unable to launch Visual Paradigm Community Edition Version: 16.1 Build number: 20200601](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/unable-to-launch-visual-paradigm-community-edition-version-16-1-build-number-20200601/16117)
**Author:** [@Maurizio\_Marino](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/u/Maurizio_Marino)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 5:40am UTC](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/unable-to-launch-visual-paradigm-community-edition-version-16-1-build-number-20200601/16117 "2026-05-20T05:40:19Z")
I’m using MacBook Pro 13’ 2018 with Catalina 10.15.5 I downloaded last CE version (20200601) but i have always this error: “Visual Paradigm.app” can’t be opened because Apple cannot check it for malicious software. Th… --- ## [Cyrillic characters display as ?????? in Postmania web interface (Visual Paradigm Server 18.0)](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/cyrillic-characters-display-as-in-postmania-web-interface-visual-paradigm-server-18-0/22730)
**Author:** [@wwastana2023](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/u/wwastana2023)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 5:38am UTC](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/cyrillic-characters-display-as-in-postmania-web-interface-visual-paradigm-server-18-0/22730 "2026-05-20T05:38:16Z")
Dear Visual Paradigm Support Team, We are experiencing an issue with Cyrillic character encoding in the Postmania web interface of our Visual Paradigm Server installation. Problem Description: When a team member creat… --- ## [AI Model privacy policy](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/ai-model-privacy-policy/22722)
**Author:** [@The\_Doctor](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/u/The_Doctor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2026, 7:33am UTC](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/ai-model-privacy-policy/22722 "2026-04-20T07:33:55Z")
I see AI features as part of VP 18 desktop. I’m assuming these are cloud based, in which case what are the privacy policies regarding it? If I use the AI to generate UML models, is that being used for training? For th… --- ## [Will Visual Paradigm support DMN any time soon?](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/will-visual-paradigm-support-dmn-any-time-soon/12915)
**Author:** [@filipepinto](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/u/filipepinto)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2026, 9:14am UTC](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/will-visual-paradigm-support-dmn-any-time-soon/12915 "2026-04-11T09:14:25Z")
Hi, Do you know if there are any plans to support DMN? I’m really liking modeling with BPMN. However not being able to model DMN is a huge handicap. Thanks in advance for any clarification. Cheers :+1: --- ## [New free version?](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/new-free-version/22645)
**Author:** [@fizzbrain](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/u/fizzbrain)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2026, 6:21am UTC](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/new-free-version/22645 "2026-03-19T06:21:44Z")
I use the free version. Some features have been removed. Notably the UNDO button and the ability to draw dotted lines. Also the save feature that looks like a cloud has gone. Have these features been removed due to a… --- ## [Licença Starter Marca de Água](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/licenca-starter-marca-de-agua/22644)
**Author:** [@Ronny\_Henrique](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/u/Ronny_Henrique)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2026, 2:59am UTC](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/licenca-starter-marca-de-agua/22644 "2026-03-18T02:59:12Z")
Bom dia, Minha empresa aderiu a licença Starter ontem e lá dizia que exportação em PDF não aparece marca de água e quando fui testar hoje pela manha, ainda continua aparecendo, como resolver isso? Mandei mensagem hoje p… --- ## [In activity diagrams, all my initial and final nodes are white and not visible](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/in-activity-diagrams-all-my-initial-and-final-nodes-are-white-and-not-visible/22643)
**Author:** [@mverkleij-dlx](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/u/mverkleij-dlx)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2026, 11:52am UTC](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/in-activity-diagrams-all-my-initial-and-final-nodes-are-white-and-not-visible/22643 "2026-03-17T11:52:08Z")
I started making activity diagrams today, but to my surprise, all initial nodes and activity final nodes I make have a white background by default. The problem is that this means that initial nodes are invisible, and fi… --- ## [Interruptible activity regions](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/interruptible-activity-regions/9928)
**Author:** [@Cybah](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/u/Cybah)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2026, 11:23pm UTC](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/interruptible-activity-regions/9928 "2026-02-14T23:23:07Z")
--- ## [Additional default format for UML modelling in black and white](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/additional-default-format-for-uml-modelling-in-black-and-white/22638)
**Author:** [@vvmalyshko](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/u/vvmalyshko)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2026, 6:37pm UTC](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/additional-default-format-for-uml-modelling-in-black-and-white/22638 "2026-02-14T18:37:56Z")
Could you add in the desktop version menu Project Options –\> Diagramming –\> Shape two buttons: Reset Formats to Default (color) and Reset Formats to Default (black & white) instead the current one: Reset Formats to Defau… --- ## [Select element and open the specification editor in VP online](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/select-element-and-open-the-specification-editor-in-vp-online/22642)
**Author:** [@MichaelKentBurns](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/u/MichaelKentBurns)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2026, 1:08am UTC](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/select-element-and-open-the-specification-editor-in-vp-online/22642 "2026-02-05T01:08:13Z")
In the Mac/Windows version of VP I can merely select a diagram element and press Enter to open the specification editor. How do I do that in VP Online? --- ## [How to import a Swagger (yaml file) in visual paradigm](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/how-to-import-a-swagger-yaml-file-in-visual-paradigm/16160)
**Author:** [@Bigui](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/u/Bigui)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2026, 1:45am UTC](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/how-to-import-a-swagger-yaml-file-in-visual-paradigm/16160 "2026-01-30T01:45:34Z")
Hello, I’m a new user of visual paradigm tool. How can I import a API Swagger (yaml file) in visual paradigm tool ? Thanks Regards --- ## [Generate DDL for BigQuery](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/generate-ddl-for-bigquery/22630)
**Author:** [@meras](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/u/meras)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2026, 9:20am UTC](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/generate-ddl-for-bigquery/22630 "2026-01-22T09:20:07Z")
Hi, How I can generate DDL from my diagrams with dialect and data types compatible with Google BigQuery ? --- ## [Version of Hibernate & Spring Datasource Support](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/version-of-hibernate-spring-datasource-support/16791)
**Author:** [@Grip\_In](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/u/Grip_In)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2026, 2:58am UTC](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/version-of-hibernate-spring-datasource-support/16791 "2026-01-21T02:58:44Z")
Hello, Which version of hibernate you use on latest ORM.jar? Do you support using Spring Integration to manage persistent manager instead of doing Persistent manager as Separate singleton, we wanted to use spring datas… --- ## [Where can I download Visual Paradigm Community Edition 17.2?](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/where-can-i-download-visual-paradigm-community-edition-17-2/22632)
**Author:** [@Zhihui\_Peng](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/u/Zhihui_Peng)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2026, 1:19am UTC](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/where-can-i-download-visual-paradigm-community-edition-17-2/22632 "2026-01-16T01:19:45Z")
I can only find a download link for Visual Paradigm Community Edition 17.3 on the official website. Where can I download version 17.2? Thanks! --- ## [OpenAPI Swagger generation](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/openapi-swagger-generation/22626)
**Author:** [@francescomerlo](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/u/francescomerlo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 1:38pm UTC](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/openapi-swagger-generation/22626 "2026-01-13T13:38:05Z")
Hello, I would like to know if there is any way to generate specific keywords allowed by OpenAPI v3 specifications. For example, in a class with a String field, how do I generate the “minLength”, “maxLength” or “patter… --- ## [How to apply licence after evaluation has expired?](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/how-to-apply-licence-after-evaluation-has-expired/22628)
**Author:** [@joerg.frantzius](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/u/joerg.frantzius)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2026, 9:28am UTC](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/t/how-to-apply-licence-after-evaluation-has-expired/22628 "2026-01-07T09:28:56Z")
Hi, after my Evaluation Period has expired, I want to connect my VP to a running license server with a valid license. However, VP now only displays this: And I cannot find a way to enter a license or connect to a li… [Next page](https://forums.visual-paradigm.com/latest.md?page=1)