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Connection Options and Routers
By default, the Node Editor uses linear connections that are drawn straight between any two
connected nodes. While efficient, this sometimes causes connection lines to overlap nodes,
which some people feel interferes with the view of the Node Editor.
Linear connections between nodes.
If you like, you can change how connections are drawn by enabling orthogonal connections,
which automatically draws lines with right angles to avoid having connections overlap nodes.
Optional orthogonal connections between nodes.
Functionally, there’s no difference to your composition; this only affects how your node
tree appears.
To change how connections are drawn in the Node Editor:
 Right-click the Node Editor background and choose one of the following from the
contextual menu.
–
Options > Direct Pipes
–
Options > Orthogonal Pipes
Using Routers to Reshape and Branch Connections
If you want to force a particular connection to be drawn at an angle to keep your node tree tidy,
you can add a router to either linear or orthogonal connections to force an angle so it will be
drawn however you like.
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