Working with People
Add, edit, and manage family members
People are the building blocks of every genogram. Learn how to add family members, customize their attributes, and use standard genogram symbols to represent different genders and statuses.
Adding People
Toolbar Method
- 1Click "Add Person" in the toolbar
- 2Select gender (Male, Female, Other)
- 3Person appears on canvas
- 4Double-click to edit details
Quick-Add Method
- 1Select an existing person
- 2Quick-add buttons appear
- 3↑ Parents | ↓ Child | ←→ Partner
- 4Relationship auto-created
Index Person
The index person is the main subject of the genogram, marked with a double border. To set someone as the index person:
- • Select the person
- • Open the Inspector panel (double-click or press I)
- • Toggle "Index Person" option
Gender Symbols (8 Types)
GenogramAI supports 8 gender identities using standard genogram notation. These symbols are universally recognized in clinical and genealogical contexts.
Male
Square
Female
Circle
Trans Male
Square + Circle
Trans Female
Circle + Square
Nonbinary
Diamond
Intersex
Hexagon
Unknown
Diamond
Other
Diamond
Life Status (6 Types)
Status modifiers indicate life status and special circumstances. These overlay or modify the base gender symbol.
Living
Empty shape
No fill, just outline
Deceased
X through shape
Diagonal cross overlay
Stillbirth
Filled black
Solid black fill
Pregnancy
Triangle
Small triangle shape
Miscarriage
Small filled
Small filled shape with X
Abortion
Small with X
Small shape with cross
Sexual Orientation (8 Types)
GenogramAI supports tracking sexual orientation separately from gender identity. This is set in the Inspector panel.
Person Attributes
Each person can have multiple attributes that store biographical and clinical data. Edit these through the Inspector panel.
Identity
- Name
- 8 genders
- 8 sexual orientations
- Index person
Dates
- Birth year/month
- Death year/month
- Auto age calculation
Occupation
- Job title
- Education level
- Custom notes
Location
- City
- Country (ISO codes)
- Country flags
Heritage
- 12 pattern types
- 6+ colors
- Dual heritage support
Medical
- 4 customizable quadrants
- Custom labels
- Color-coded (R/B/G/P)
The Inspector Panel
The Inspector is your primary interface for editing person details. Access it by double-clicking any person or pressing I with a person selected.
Inspector Sections
Identity
Name, 8 genders, 8 sexual orientations, birth/death year+month, index person toggle
Life Details
Occupation, education, custom notes/attributes
Cultural
12 heritage patterns, 9 religions with denomination, 5 social classes
Medical
4 customizable quadrants (Red, Blue, Green, Purple) with custom labels
Location
City, country (ISO codes), country flag display
Visual
14 node stroke colors, custom color labels