Powerdesigner joins in diagram

[Former Member]

I have a lot of tables in my design and therefore many joins between them.

I try and ensure they don't cross each other too much (in fact I only have 3 lines crossing so far) so it easy to follow the links.

Unfortunately when adding an additional join/line PowerDesigner has a tendency to move all the lines connected to the object I'm connecting.

Is there someway to lock the lines in place so they stop getting moved around so badly.

Also PowerDesigner itself will sometimes put 2 90degree angles in a line - but I can't work out how to do it myself.

Is there a way I can create more circuitous lines rather than a direct line ?

Thanks

[c_baker · Accepted solution]

Under 'Display Preferences/General Settings' for the diagram, have you de-selected 'Automatic Link Routing'?

You can re-route individual links by right click on the link and 'Reroute Link'.

To put angles in a line, hold the 'CTL' key and then click on the line in 2 places.  This will add 'handles' to the line.  Then click and grab a section of line away from the 2 handles you just added and drag the line sideways.  You should have 2 angles now.

To get rid of angles, straighten the line as much as possibl and then CTL and click a 'handle'.  The handles should disappear and the line is now straight.

If you have modifed the 'Display Preferences/Reference' Format tab, Modify, Corners from right angles to another style, the above can help in cleaning things up.  Use the 'Format' menu to align and straighten lines.

Chris

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

That's excellent.

Working really well.

Thanks