Nice connection line
Nice looking connection lines
A connection line is a line that consists of vertical, horizontal and possibly slanted segments. If drawn automatically or carelessly between two points on a schema, it may not look very nice, crossing graphical symbols etc.
To draw a connection line manually, do the following:
- Press the left mouse button on the first connector spot, drag the mouse cursor outside the model’s icon, and release the mouse button. The connection line is started.
- To add a segment to the connection line, click at the position of the next corner.
- To end the connection line, click on the second connector spot. The Connect dialog appears if required.
Existing connection lines may also be edited after their creation. Select Edit from the shortcut menu that is shown by right clicking on the line. Edit as a polyline.
By default, the connection lines consist of vertical and horizontal segments only (so called Manhattan style). This setting may be changed by editing the preferences for the schema view. To change the style temporarily, hold the Ctrl key (to cancel the Manhattan style) or Shift key (to set the Manhattan style) while driving the connection line.