Why We Use yEd for Flowsheets

Over the years, we've found yEd to be an invaluable tool in our mineral processing work. This free graph editor has consistently impressed us with its ease of use, reliability, and versatility.

With yEd, we've significantly reduced the time it takes to create professional-looking flowsheets for our presentations and reports. Its intuitive interface allows us to quickly translate our ideas into clear, visually appealing diagrams.

We've successfully used yEd for a wide range of applications, including:

Explaining complex mineral processing concepts
Outlining procedural steps
Creating detailed laboratory instructions
Designing process flow diagrams

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Whether we're preparing for a crucial presentation or compiling an in-depth report, yEd has become our go-to software for visual communication.

One feature we particularly appreciate is the ability to add our own icon palette. This customization allows us to create industry-specific symbols and shapes, making our flowsheets even more relevant and informative.

While we're not affiliated with yWorks (the creators of yEd), we're excited to share our experience and knowledge about using this tool in the mineral processing field. Through our tutorials, we aim to help others in our industry harness the power of yEd to enhance their own work and communication.

How to Download, Install and Setup yEd Graph Editor

yEd is a powerful, free graph editor that's perfect for creating flowsheets and diagrams.

Follow these steps to get started:

Download and install yEd:
- Open your web browser and go to the official yEd website: https://www.yworks.com/products/yed
- Click on the "Download" button
- Select the version appropriate for your operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux)
Install yEd: For Windows, Linux or Mac

Disclaimer Regarding yEd and yWorks

At flowsheets.org, we believe that yEd is an excellent tool for creating mineral processing flowsheets and diagrams. Its user-friendly interface, versatile features, and free availability make it an ideal choice for our tutorials and demonstrations.

However, it's important to note that:

We are not affiliated with yWorks GmbH, the company that develops and maintains yEd.
Flowsheets.org is an independent educational resource. We do not represent yWorks in any capacity.
We do not provide official support for yEd software. For technical issues, feature requests, or any other software-specific inquiries, please refer to the official yEd website and support channels.
We cannot offer any guarantees or warranties regarding yEd's performance, reliability, or suitability for any particular purpose. Users should review yEd's official documentation and license agreement for such information.
Our tutorials and guidance are based on our experience with yEd, but they do not constitute official documentation or instruction from yWorks.

We recommend yEd because we find it useful, but users should always make their own informed decisions about which software tools best meet their needs. For the most up-to-date and accurate information about yEd, please visit the official yWorks website.