draw-research-pipelines

Extract the workflow's nodes and relations from the methods text into a pipeline specification, then build the diagram in Draw.io with consistent shapes, colors, and line styles per entity type. Export a vector PDF and PNG, then inspect both against a quality checklist.

Draw.io (.drawio) works well as an editable source because it supports vector shapes, containers, and precise connector routing, and exports to vector PDF. Pair it with a defined style assignment and a post-export inspection checklist for publication readiness.

Yes, existing diagrams can be revised by re-recording the pipeline specification, updating nodes and edges to match the source material, and re-running the export checks. Terminology and capitalization must stay consistent with the source.

Use at least 18 pt font and 1.5 pt stroke width at final page size, with content kept at least 5% of page width and height from each edge. A 16:9 page is the default unless the publication format requires otherwise.

Use the Okabe-Ito palette or another named color-vision-deficiency-safe palette, and never encode a distinction by color alone. Pair color with shape, line style, or text labels so grayscale conversion preserves all distinctions.