Auto-layout

The auto-layout command automatically rearranges symbols in diagrams in order to avoid node overlaps, link intersections with nodes and others links, or long distances between related nodes.

1. Select Symbol > Auto-Layout to open the Auto-Layout window.
   
   
2. Choose one of the available styles. Note that depending on the diagram from which you launch auto-layout, some styles may not be available.
   
   

   • Basic – Suitable for simple diagrams.

   • Hierarchical – Highlights the main direction or flow within a directed graph. You can additionally specify an orientation for the flow within the graph.

   • Organic – For undirected graphs.

   • Orthogonal - For undirected graphs. You can additionally specify an orientation for the flow within the graph.

   • Circular – Produces interconnected ring and star topologies to emphasize group and tree structures within a network. You can additionally specify a cycle or radiation shape.

   • Tree – For directed or undirected trees. You can additionally specify an orientation for the flow within the graph.

3. Specify if you want to apply the auto-layout to only selected or all symbols.
4. Click OK to apply the auto-layout and return to the diagram.
   Note:

   You can, at any time, click the default button to revert to the default auto-layout settings. Click the Set As Default button to set the currently selected style as the default.