Changing the link layout properties of a diagram

Use the workbench to modify and apply link layouts to your diagram.

Before you begin

About this task

The link layout properties are useful when you want to keep your graph layout settings for tables and entities, but change how connections are routed on the diagram. The lines that connect (or link) each table or entity are routed based on the properties that you set.

Procedure

To modify the link layout settings for a diagram:

  1. Click a blank area of the diagram to open the Properties view. If the Properties view is not visible, use the main menu to open it: Window > Show View > Properties.
  2. Open the Layout tab in the Properties view, and then select the Link Layout tab at the top of the Properties view.
  3. Select an option from the Link Layout options list. Then click the Apply the selected link layout configuration link.
  4. Modify the link layout settings by using the tabs at the bottom of the Properties view.
    Tip: To better view descriptions for each of the layout types, expand the Properties view. Double-click the Properties tab to expand it within the workspace. After you have modified the properties, double-click the Properties tab to view the rest of your workspace.
  5. Apply the settings to the link layout from the Choose Link Layout tab. Click the Apply the selected link layout configuration link to apply the layout to the diagram.

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