Managing the appearance of connectors

In UML visualization, you can manage the appearance of connectors in diagrams for better viewing results.

You can change connector colors, add bend points to connectors, move bend points on connectors, and specify connector line styles.

Changing the color of connectors
In UML visualization, you can change the color of individual connectors to add visual interest or to convey conceptual groupings between relationships in a diagram.

Adding bend points to connectors
In UML visualization, you can add bend points to connectors to make diagrams more space efficient and clear.

Moving bend points on connectors
In UML visualization, diagrams are easier to read if connectors do not cross other connectors and shapes. You can use bend points to customize connector line routing to minimize crossed connectors in a diagram.

Specifying the line routing style of connectors
In UML visualization, you can specify the line routing style that determine the way connectors appear in diagrams.

 

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Managing connectors

 

Related tasks

Customizing default settings for connectors
Managing connector labels
Adding notes to connectors
Attaching notes to connectors