9.3 Anchoring a Line to another Component

You can anchor or glue the end of a Line component to a handle of any other component. This is useful when you are using the line as a connector between components. When you anchor the end of a line, it remains attached to the anchoring component even when the anchoring component is moved.

To anchor the end of a Line component to another component, follow the steps below:

1. Drag a new Line component from the Components panel into the Viewsheet.

2. Set the Line properties as desired. (See Shape Component Properties: Shape Tab.)

3. Click on one of the handles of the Line that you want to anchor.

 

4. Drag the Line handle over the component to which it should be anchored. This causes the handles of the anchoring component to be displayed.

Note: A green high­light is shown around the handle when the end of the Line is in the correct position.

5. Drop the Line handle onto one of the handles of the anchoring component.

 

6. (Optional) Repeat the above steps to anchor the other end of the Line.

 

The end of the Line that is anchored will remain attached to the anchoring component even when the anchoring component is moved.

To free the end of the line from its anchor, follow the steps below:

1. Click the Line to select it.

2. Click the handle at the end of the Line, and drag it away from its anchor.

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