Connect tools

Overview

If you have AutoConnect enabled, you can automatically connect tools when you add them to a project.

To connect tools in a project

Do one of the following:

• Using the mouse, point to the upstream tool until the pointer turns into a hand icon, and then drag a line from the upstream tool to the downstream tool until it connects.

• Select two tools, then right-click and choose the desired connection from the Connect context menu.

To remove a connector from a project

1. Using the mouse, select the connector.

2. Press the Delete key.

When you delete a downstream tool, its connector is also automatically deleted.

AutoConnect

AutoConnect automatically connects tools as you drag them onto your project from the palette.

To turn AutoConnect on or off:

1. On the View menu, select User Settings.

2. On the Properties pane, select or clear AutoConnect.

AutoConnect on delete

AutoConnect on delete automatically connects around a deleted tool.

To configure AutoConnect on delete:

1. On the View menu, select User Settings.

2. On the Properties pane, select AutoConnect on delete, and then select the desired option:

   • Ask me: displays a dialog box each time you delete a selected tool.

   • Shift + Delete: connects around a selected tool only when you press Shift + Delete.

   • Never: never connects around a deleted tool.

   • Always: always connects around a deleted tool.