Annotating data diagrams

You can add text, notes, and geometric shapes to data diagrams. These objects are not part of the underlying data model, but they can be used to provide additional information about the diagram or the objects that are contained in the diagram. These objects can also be used to create visual interest or enhancement. Annotation objects are located in the diagram palette in the Note and the Geometric Shapes compartments.

Adding geometric shapes to data diagrams
You can add geometric shapes, which are not part of modeling language notation, to data diagrams to provide additional information and add visual interest.
Adding notes to data diagrams, shapes, or connectors
You can add notes to data diagrams, shapes, and connectors to provide additional information.
Attaching notes to shapes or connectors
You can attach a note to one or several shapes or connectors in a data diagram.
Adding text to data diagrams
You can add text to data diagrams to provide additional information.