Add Custom Object Types

Create new node types to represent entities not detected by static analysis.

Before you start
Who this is for Developer, architect
Role required Editor or higher
Prerequisites Application imported

When to use custom object types

Static analysis detects code artifacts. It does not detect external systems, business concepts, or infrastructure components. Use custom object types to add these to your graph.

Examples:

  • An external payment gateway your application calls at runtime
  • A message broker (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
  • A business domain concept used to organize a discussion

Step 1: Create a custom object

[TODO: Right-click on empty canvas space or use the toolbar to create a custom object — steps and screenshot]

Step 2: Name and type the object

Enter a name for the object. Select or create a type (for example, “External System”, “Message Broker”).

[TODO: Screenshot of the object creation dialog]

Use Add custom links to connect the custom object to objects in the graph.

Next steps