Recalculate Line Connection Paths in Structure Charts

Alix
Alix
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Streamline the visual flow of ownership charts by instantly straightening warped or misaligned lines between nodes.

Overview

Maintaining a clean, professional look in complex Structure Charts is essential for clear communication. The Recalculate feature automatically refines line paths to ensure they follow the most logical, streamlined route between shapes.

Availability: Customers on the Professional and Enterprise plans.


Understand Line Recalculation

Before making adjustments, it is important to understand how the system optimizes line paths:

  • The tool identifies the most direct path between two shapes when a line appears warped or broken

  • The system prioritizes paths that avoid unnecessary bends or awkward angles

  • Recalculate does not move Entity nodes or Class nodes; it only adjusts the lines connecting them

  • The feature will not change a layout if the system already determines the current path to be the most efficient route based on node placement


Recalculate Connection Paths

Follow these steps to clean up the alignment of lines within a Structure Chart:

  1. Navigate to the Entities section and select the desired Entity

  2. Open the Structure Charts tab and launch the relevant chart

  3. Expand the necessary Connections to populate the chart

  4. Locate the Layout Options option in the left-side toolbar

  5. Select Connection Paths

  6. Click Recalculate to instantly straighten and align the connection lines between the nodes


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