---
title: "Generate a diagram | Lansweeper Platform"
slug: "create-a-diagram"
description: "Generate and regenerate diagrams manually in Lansweeper Platform, because diagrams aren't created or updated automatically as your inventory changes."
tags: ["Lansweeper Platform", "Reporting and insights", "Diagrams"]
status: "update"
updated: 2026-10-21T14:25:37Z
published: 2026-10-21T14:25:37Z
canonical: "docs.lansweeper.com/create-a-diagram"
---

> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.lansweeper.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Generate a diagram

Diagrams are not created automatically; you must [generate](/docs/create-a-diagram#generate-a-diagram) or [regenerate](/docs/create-a-diagram#regenerate-a-diagram) diagrams manually to access and keep an up-to-date visual snapshot of your installations and inventory.

## Generate a diagram

Diagrams must be manually generated before you can view them.

To generate a diagram:

1. In your site, go to **Diagrams**.
2. In your list of diagrams, find the diagram you want to view and select **Execute diagram**.  

Alternatively, select the name of the diagram and select **Generate diagram**.

After a diagram has been generated, you can check its status in your list of diagrams.

## Regenerate a diagram

Diagrams are not automatically updated or generated. Regularly regenerate your diagrams to keep the information in a diagram up to date, especially after updating your inventory.

To regenerate a diagram:

1. In your site, go to **Diagrams**.
2. In your list of diagrams, find the diagram you want to view and select **Execute diagram**.  

Alternatively, open your diagram and select **Regenerate**.

After a diagram has been generated, you can check its status in your list of diagrams.

## Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

### What does the “Queued” status mean?

The **Queued** status should only appear briefly right after you (re)generate a diagram.

### What does the “Generating” status mean?

The **Generating** status means the diagram is currently being built. Depending on the size of your installation or IP location, this step can take several minutes.

### What does the “Error” status mean?

The **Error** status appears when something went wrong during the diagram generation. Select the icon to regenerate your diagram and prevent further errors.