Decision Tree Extension

Getting Started with Decision Tree Extensions in Under 5 Minutes

Watch this short video tutorial to learn how to create a Decision Tree in SmartDraw using Extensions.

Preparing your Data

The Decision Tree Extension will automatically create a decision tree diagram using CSV, XLS, and XLSX file types. To get started creating your data file, the header row of your file must be set up like this:

ID	Label	ParentID	LineLabel	Hyperlink	Description
0
1
2

Note: SmartDraw will not recognize your data file if the header row does not match the above. Any of the fields below the header that are optional can be left empty.

• ID: The unique number given to each decision you want to appear in your diagram. The first decision has an ID of 0. (required)
• Label: The name that appears inside a decision box. (required)
• ParentID: This tells SmartDraw what decisions are the children of other decisions. (required)
• LineLabel: This adds text directly onto a line between decisions. (optional)
• Hyperlink: This creates a clickable link to supporting pages. (optional)
• Description: Add any detailed notes. The description won't appear in your final diagram. (optional)

Example:

Import your Data

Once you have your data set up, select Automatic Decision Tree in the Extensions category.

Select Browse to locate the data file on your computer and click Build Diagram.

Once you've opened your document you will have a Decision Tree diagram containing your data. This diagram will let you edit your Decision Tree like any other SmartDraw diagram.

For additional help using a Decision Tree, please see SmartDraw's Help page here: Decision Tree