Connect Points Tool

Add, move, or delete connection points

( Ctrl + 4 )

A connection point is a special point on a shape that you can "glue" connectors and other shapes to. It looks like a blue x. When you glue a connector or shape to a connection point, they stay connected, even if one of the shapes is moved. Use connection points when you want connectors or shapes to stay connected to specific points on a shape.

Add a connection point to a shape

1. Select a shape.
   
2. Switch to the Connection Point tool.
   
3. Press CTRL and click the selected shape.

Tips: Be sure the shape is selected before you add the connection point. The selected shape has a green, dashed border. Connection points are created only for the selected shape, even if the pointer is positioned over a different shape.

Delete a connection point

1. Switch to the Connection Point tool.
   
2. Click the connection point to select it (it turns magenta), and then press DELETE.
   

Move a connection point

1. Switch to the Connection Point tool.
   
2. Click the connection point to select it (it turns magenta).
   
3. Hold left button of mouse and move mouse to the position you want.
   
4. Release left button of mouse, the connection point will go to the position you want.

Tips: If you hold CTRL when you release left button of mouse, the selected connection point will be duplicated.

Hide connection points

On the View menu, make sure that Connection Points is not selected.