Association Class dotted line endpoints?

[ianw]

Hi,

Is it possible to move the endpoints of the dotted line joining an association class to the association it is related to? I can't find a way.

In this example, I would like to move the point where the dotted line from Class3 joins the association between Classes 1 & 2.



Ian
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[jeshaw2]

Is it possible to move the endpoints of the dotted line joining an association class to the association it is related to? I can't find a way.

I don't understand what you are trying to accomplish.  The line between class 1 and class 2 is the association, and the dotted line is connected to it.

Does the location of the intersection of the solid line and the dotted line have some semantic meaning?  Or is this a line routing issue for improving the diagram's appearance?

[ianw]

No, no semantics involved. This is just a diagram layout issue. I would like to be able to slide the join between the dotted line and the full line along the full line.

Specifically, make the dotted line perpendicular to the full line. This is useful when the distance between Class1 and Class2 (on the diagram) is quite large, and Class3 is positioned nearer one than the other. As it stands, you end up with a dotted line at an acute angle to the centre of the full line.

[jeshaw2]

Try isolating the point of intersection by setting a "bend line at cursor" point on either side of the intersection.  You'll find this on the context menu for the solid line.  Then manipulate the routing control points of the solid line to get what you want.  As you move the control points, the intersection seems to stay centered between them.

Not the most straight forward approach, but it is better than nothing.  When I tried this, I had "Custom Routing" option selected.

[ianw]

Ah ha,

Yes that works. I like it - lateral thinking.

Thanks, Ian