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Consider Opportune Times to Display ERD Import ToolbarIdea

Problem Statement:The ERD Import bar showing the entities I have imported is in the way except for when I need it. The times I need it are only very brief, and only on the tabs where I’m interacting with an ERD diagram. All other times (99% of my the time I spend in Lucid) are on non-ERD related activities. Its presence in the sidebar is a nuisance. As a workaround, I could remove the entities entirely, but then I’d be forced to re-import them. This is counterproductive.Idea Inspiration:Maximize the time to display the ERD Import toolbar section when needed, minimize its display time when it’s not.Ideas:Look at the active tab. Are there any objects of type “Entity”? If so, display the toolbar in a expanded state. If not, minimize the toolbar. Concerns / edge cases: Case when first needed? This intersects nicely with the activities required to initially import entities and on the working tab where they intend to use it. Improve UX for how to expand / collapse ERD Import toolbar. This should be decoupled from the UX to adjust the toolbar’s height. Consider making the ERD Import bar clickable, or at least the “ERD Import” text be clickable. This should expand / collapse the toolbar. Predict / intuit the user’s intention. Opportunities which present themselves: Cursor hover state (tricky, this can be annoying) Ghost preview? User adds “ERD” or perhaps “Entity” somewhere in the name of the tab. Non-obvious opportunities: Curious to explore this more. I’ve got nothing at the moment. Perhaps something will occur to me while using it.

Support for Ubiquiti UniFi Hardware iconographyIdea

Subject: Feature Request: Official Ubiquiti UniFi Icon Library (Switches, APs, Bridges, etc.) Hello Lucid Team and Community,I'm writing to enthusiastically request the addition of an official, Lucid-maintained icon library for the Ubiquiti UniFi hardware ecosystem. The Problem: Real-World Networks are Multi-VendorFor many IT professionals, MSPs, and network administrators, Lucid is the go-to platform for creating clean, professional, and accurate network topology diagrams. We rely on it to document complex environments.A significant portion of modern networks, especially in the SMB and prosumer space, heavily utilize Ubiquiti UniFi equipment. However, there is currently no official, high-quality icon set for this hardware within Lucid. Why Ubiquiti's Own Tools Aren't the AnswerWhile Ubiquiti does offer its own network topology and design tools (like the UniFi Design Center), they operate in a "walled garden." They are locked down to Ubiquiti equipment only.This is a critical limitation. Our networks are not single-vendor. We manage environments that have a mix of Ubiquiti APs and switches, alongside Cisco routers, Dell servers, Palo Alto firewalls, and other third-party hardware. Ubiquiti's tools make it impossible to create a holistic diagram that shows how all these components interact.This is precisely why we use Lucid—it's vendor-agnostic and allows us to document our entire infrastructure. The Current Workaround (and its flaws)Right now, we are forced to: Use other diagramming tools such as Visio, Miro etc; Use the generic block icons, which makes diagrams less readable and unprofessional. Hunt for community-created custom icon sets. These are often incomplete, low-resolution, inconsistent, and quickly become outdated as Ubiquiti releases new hardware.  The Request: An Official, Maintained LibraryWe would be immensely grateful if Lucid could provide an official shape library for the UniFi ecosystem. This would be a massive quality-of-life improvement.This library should ideally include: Access Points (e.g., U6/U7 series, Pro, LR, Mesh, In-Wall) Switches (e.g., Standard, PoE, Pro, Enterprise, Aggregation) Gateways/Routers (e.g., UDM-Pro, UDM-SE, UXG-Pro) Controllers (e.g., Cloud Key G2, UCK-Enterprise) Wireless Bridges (e.g., Building-to-Building Bridge, AirMax/AirFiber) Other Ecosystems (e.g., UniFi Protect cameras, NVRs, UniFi Access)  Why This Benefits LucidThe Ubiquiti footprint is massive and growing. By adding an official icon set, Lucid would solidify its position as the undisputed best-in-class tool for all network documentation, especially for multi-vendor environments. You would be directly serving a huge, dedicated segment of your IT professional user base. Thank you for your consideration! This feature would be incredibly valuable.