Re: Simple line connections

[Lars Clausen <lrclause cs uiuc edu>]

On Sun, 5 May 2002, Arne Christian Hårseth wrote:
> Lars wrote:
> > On Sun, 5 May 2002, Arne Christian Hårseth wrote:
> > > ...
> > > Why is there no connection point at the end of a simple line?
>
> This wasn't answered?

It's a good question.  I've wanted it a couple times.  I'm not sure what
would happen if you connect two lines with connectionpoints at the end to
each other (which is the only reason to have that connectionpoint) -- we
might see infinite loops and stuff.

> >
> I am afraid I don't follow you.  Anyway I don't understand why there
> should be a difference in the connection handling depending on wether the
> line is horizontal or vertical?

Are you referring to the zigzag-line that prefers to have its arrows
vertical?  Otherwise I don't see any difference.

> > > If you have turned on "snap to grid" and draw a line from a an objects
> > > connection point which happens to be outside the grid then you can not
> > > make the line horizontal (or vertical) without turning off "snap to
> > > grid" or change the grid resolution. I find this to be to much
> > > work. Could it be an idea to allow the line (or an object) to snap to
> > > the extention of the connection point?
> >
> > Yes, there are some things that could be done, like Set Horizontal/Set
> > Vertical.  
>
> I think automatically using a hidden snapline from a connection point as
> I suggested would be easier.

I see what you mean.  That might be a good idea.  Better than extra menu
points.  But how often do you want to have a horizontal line without it
connecting to something?  Now if there was the possibility of making a
connection anywhere on an element, that would be useful, but as it is now,
it would be of limited use.

-Lars

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