Handling Connections with Way Points

In the main view or in a diagram view, you can move a connection using handles on connections.

Important: This functionality can be applied on interfaces, flow associations and logical ports.

This task shows you how to:

See Also
About Interfaces, Ports and Flow Associations
Autoconnecting Interfaces or Ports
Reorganizing Interfaces and Connections

Add/Remove Connection Way Points

You can add or remove connection way points, along with new segments, to position a connection in your model.

Before you begin: Create a connection between two functions or logical components.
  1. Select a connection.
    Handles are displayed.

  2. Move the middle handles to position your connection.

    Tip: Press Shift to move only:
    • The vertical part of the connection (if you proceed an up/down move)
    • The horizontal part of the connection (if you proceed a right/left move)



  3. Move a corner handle to create connection way point.

    Tip: To avoid creating unuseful connection way points, align the segments.



  4. Move the middle handles as many times as needed to position your connection.


    Tip: To restore the original connection position, select Reorganize Connections from the 2D Graph section of the action bar. See Reorganize Connections.

Move a Connection with its Ports or Interfaces

You can modify the position of a port or interface by handling its connection.

  1. Select a connection.
    Handles are displayed.

  2. Move the handle at the end of a segment to position your connection.
    The port (or interface) is also moved to fit the new connection position.