Entering Component Name in Multiple Lines

Written Date: March 10, 2008
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When modeling diagrams, some Components may have a long name. By showing its long name, the Components will be stretched widely as well as the diagram - isn't it good to show names in multiple lines?

In VP Suite 3.2 Service Pack 1, we support breaking down the name of Components into multiple lines. From now on, you can view and model the diagrams more efficiently as the width of diagrams will be reduced under this feature.

Creating a Component with Name in Multiple Lines

Let's see how to name components in multiple lines:
1. Click the diagram toolbar to create a component.
2. Enter the name of the component. Press Ctrl + Enter to insert a line break.
3. If you want to edit the name of the component, just double-click on the shape.

Making "Enter" to be Default key for Creating New Line

By default, the keys for creating a new line is Ctrl + Enter, but you can change the default key to be Enter.
1. Select Tools > Options in the toolbar.
2. Select Diagramming.
3. Select the tab Shape.
4. Under "Shape" tab, you can see an option Create new line key. Press on the drop-down menu next to it and select the alternative.
5. Click OK to confirm.
6. Now, when you press Enter during naming Component model, it will create a new line.

Related Link

http://oldresources.visual-paradigm.com/vpsuite3.0/config_new_line_behavior.html

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