On Sun, 25 Feb 2001, Hans-Juergen Hay wrote:
> Hello,
>
> having used dia to play a little bit I had the idea that the concept of
> connection lines instead of points would bring many benefits.
>
> Instead of having a limited number of connection points at the border of
> objects connection lines would allow for unlimited different connections.
> Catching shouldn't be a bigger problem than with points. I could even
> imagine lines with different properties such as smoth lines, where
> connectors slide frictionless, sticky where connectors are fixed or
> inbetween where connectors slide just a little when the object is moved.
> Another enhancement might be generalising to polylines. This consept
> might be usefull in many kinds of diagramm.
It's not a bad idea, but I'd probably prefer if the connectors
autodistribute along a line, just to get it to look prettier. The standard
line comes close to this, as you can add more connection points via the
middle mouse menu.
-Lars
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