Component Types Overview
The Nodinite Component Types feature gives your Repository entities a clear visual identity. This helps both technical and business users read C4 Diagrams and map views faster.
With Component Types, you can:
- ✅ Use consistent icons for systems and integration components
- ✅ Improve readability in C4 Diagrams and Mapify views
- ✅ Standardize visual language across teams and environments
- ✅ Reuse one Component Type definition across many entities
What Are Component Types?
A Component Type is a reusable definition with a name, category, and icon. When assigned to entities such as Systems, the icon appears in architecture and map-based views.
This gives users immediate visual cues about what they are looking at.
Why This Matters for Non-Admins
Non-admin users often consume diagrams rather than build them. Component Types helps them quickly identify services, systems, and technologies through consistent icons.
| Need | What Component Types provides |
|---|---|
| Faster visual scanning | Standardized icon set |
| Better cross-team understanding | Shared naming and category model |
| Better diagram clarity | Reused visual identity in C4 Diagrams |
Access and Configuration
Component Types is available as part of the Mapify-related visual feature set. Administrators and repository owners should define and maintain naming and icon conventions.
Start with:
- What is a Component Type? for complete capability details
- C4 Diagrams to see where Component Types appear in architecture work