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Figures can have connectors attached to them. Connectors and their
usage is described fully in the following chapter. This section
describes the properties of figures that affect connections.
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Center Connections |
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Most all figures support center connections. In a standard center
connection, a connector attaches to a figure at its center point and
remains attached there if the figure moves or the orientation of the
connector changes. While the connector attaches to the center of the
figure, it actually terminates at the edge of the figure where
its end symbol is drawn as well.
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Connection Points |
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For added flexibility, figures may have connection points in
addition to the center of the figure or in its place. A connection
point is an alternate point within the shape where connectors can
attach. You can set connection points for figures and figure
styles and attach connectors to them.
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Setting Connection Points |
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You can set connection points for a figure by going to the
figure's properties dialog box (double click on the
figure or choose Properties from the right click menu) and select
the Connections tab (see Figure Properties: Connections).
You can set connection point in the same way in a figure style.
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Connection Point Tool |
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Connection Point Options |