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Modifying your diagrams from time to time is no longer a drag-- let's take our utilities: sweeper and magnet which can help you modify your diagrams efficiently. With these two features, you can move diagram elements easily without worrying too much about the layout. Sweeper can help you to increase more space between the diagram elements while Magnet can help you diminish the space.
The sweeper is one of the useful features for editing your diagrams. If you have ever experienced of moving the diagram elements without any tools, you probably understand how hard it is to manage the space between the diagram elements. Using sweeper to extend the space between the diagram elements allows you to move your diagram elements conveniently.
You can move the diagram elements by following the simple steps below:
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| Click Sweeper |
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| Moving the diagram element to the right |
The magnet is another convenient feature for you to move your diagram elements. If you want to move a few diagram elements, you should try magnet. Its function is to diminish the space between the diagram elements and make your diagrams much tidier for printing. The steps of applying magnet on your diagram are shown as follows:
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| Click Magnet |
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| Moving the diagram element to the left |
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