Adding connector objects

A connector is a graphic object, such as a straight or curved line, that provides a visual link between data points in a layout object or between graphic objects on a report page or dashboard scene.

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If applicable, a layout object has a default connector which is used to provide a visual line between the data points in that layout. You can customize the line that connects all the data points in a layout by selecting a new connector from the Connectors palette. From the Connectors palette, you can also add a connection point when you want to force all data points or objects to terminate at one specified point.
The Connectors palette offers the following connectors:
  • Straight Connector

    A connector between two data points or two objects that is displayed as a straight line.

  • Elbow Connector

    A connector that creates a link between two data points or two objects by using both horizontal and vertical lines connected with right-angle joints.

  • Spline Connector

    A connector between two data points or two objects that is displayed as a smoothly curved line.

  • Connection Point

    An invisible point whose coordinates are used as a reference for a link extending from one data point to another data point.