[vox-tech] xfig and connector lines

[Jonathan Stickel]

Mark K. Kim wrote:
> On Wed, 25 Jan 2006, Jonathan Stickel wrote:
> 
> [snip]
> 
>>have the most experience with xfig.  I just realized, though, that xfig
>>does not seem to support connector lines: lines that connect objects and
>>stretch appropriately if those objects are later moved.  This web
>>article says xfig CAN do this:
>>
>>http://lwn.net/Articles/82756/
> 
> [snip]
> 
> Here's an example:
> 
>   1. Create two rectangles.
> 
>   2. Select the "polyline" drawing tool.
> 
>   3. Connect two rectangles using the polyline.  Insert at least
>      two joints.
> 
>   4. Select the move tool.
> 
>   5. Select the "Smart Links" button on the bottom of the window.
> 
>   6. There are three options: "Off", "Move", and "Slide".
> 
> The "Move" and "Slide" options cause different move behaviors.  One of
> them probably works the way you want it to.
> 
> -Mark
> 

That's it! Thanks!

Jonathan