# The Pikchr Diagram Language

Pikchr (pronounced "picture") is a [PIC][1]-like markup language for creating
diagrams in technical documentation.  Pikchr diagrams source text
diagrams in technical documentation.  Source text for Pikchr diagrams 
can be embedded directly in either [Markdown][2] or [Fossil Wiki][3].
Fossil translates the Pikchr source text into SVG which is displayed as
part of the rendered wiki.

[1]: wikipedia:/wiki/Pic_language
[2]: /md_rules
[3]: /wiki_rules

  *  **float-left** →  The diagram is shown at the left margin and
     text fills in around the diagram.

  *  **float-right** →  The diagram is shown at the right margin and
     text fills in around the diagram.

  *  **source** →  The display starts out showing the Pikchr source text.
     The reader must click (or Alt-click or Ctrl-click) to set the diagram.
     The reader must click (or Alt-click or Ctrl-click) to show the diagram.