Operation Manual

220 Pictures, Lines, and Shapes
Using connectors
Two Connector tools let you
create dynamic link lines between
any two objects. These
connectors remain anchored to
the objects, even if either or both
of them are moved or resized. So,
for example, it's easy to create a
flow chart with connectors
between boxes, then freely
rearrange the layout while
preserving the directional
relationships!
As connectors are treated as
ordinary lines, you can colour
them (see p. 225) and format
them with the Line tab to add
arrows, feathers, or other
decorative line end. (See Setting
line properties on p. 199.)
Connector types
• The Connector Tool lets you draw a single, straight-line
connector between any two connection points.
• The Elbow Connector Tool lets you draw a connector with only
vertical and horizontal segments—for example, if you're creating a
flow chart, organization chart, or tree diagram.
Connection points
To make connections easy, each object has default square connection points,
displayed whenever you select a Connector tool and hover over a target object.