Connection Point Tool

An additional method for setting the connection points of a figure is to use the connection point tool. The connection point tool is a special mode that lets you add, move, and remove connection points right on the figure in your diagram.

To use the connection point tool, click on the icon in the tool bar. The cursor will change to a small hand. When you are done editing connection points you can quit using the connection point tool and return to another mode by clicking on the select mode button or any of the usual alternate modes.

Adding Connection Points with the Connection Point Tool

To add new connection points to a figure using the connection point tool, move the mouse over the figure and click (or right-click and choose Add Connection Point from the menu). Right click on the new point and choose Connection Point Properties to add a name or description for the new point.

Moving Connection Points with the Connection Point Tool

To move a connection point using the connection point tool, position the mouse over the connection point so that it is highlighted. Then click and drag the connection point to a new location. Use the snap grid to help by clicking on the Snap Grid On/Off toolbar button.

Deleting Connection Points with the Connection Point Tool

To delete a connection point using the connection point tool, position the mouse over the connection point so that it is highlighted. Then right-click on the connection point and choose Delete Connection Point from the menu.

After making changes to the connection points of a figure, you can update the figure style to reflect the new connection points. To do so, exit the connect point tool, right click on the figure, and choose Update Style From.. This will update the style and all other figures of the style.