Use the Properties view of the workbench
to modify and apply graph layouts to your diagram.
Before you begin
- You must create and open a data design project in the Data Project Explorer.
- You must create and open a diagram in the Diagram Editor.
About this task
To control the placement of tables or entities on the
diagram, modify the Graph Layout properties.
Procedure
To modify the graph layout settings for a diagram:
- Click a blank area of the diagram to open the Properties view. If the Properties view is not visible, use the main menu to open it: .
- Open the Layout tab in the Properties view, then select the Graph Layout tab at the top of the Properties view.
- Select an option from the Graph Layout list. Then click the Apply the selected graph layout
configuration link.
- Modify the settings for the layout by using the tabs at
the bottom of the Properties view.
Tip: To better view descriptions for each of the layout
types, expand the Properties view. Double-click
the Properties tab to expand it within the workspace.
After you have modified the properties, double-click the Properties tab to view the rest of your workspace.
- Apply the settings to the graph layout by opening the Choose Graph Layout tab and clicking the Apply
the selected graph layout configuration link.