How to use omnigraffle
Here are some tips for using omnigraffle
Draw curve
- select pen tool: draw custome sharps
- Click one point on the canvas, then click another point — a straight line will appear.
- Select the line → double-click the middle of the line → drag the new point: a curved effect will appear.
Flexible Control Over Line Arrows
When the endpoint of a line (especially an endpoint with an arrow) is connected to a shape, the default mode is “Connected Line” (automatic snapping). In this mode, the endpoint is “locked” to the shape’s boundary or center, and cannot be freely dragged.
Solution
- Turn on Magnets
- Select the target shape.
- Menu Bar → Edit → Magnets → Show Magnets
- You will see small red dots (magnets) appear around the shape.
- These are the connectable positions.
- Drag the endpoint of a line near the red dot, and it will snap/attach to that point.
What is Magnet?
Magnet (magnetic points) are those positions on the shape (Shape) that can attract the end points of the lines.
When you draw a line with the Line Tool, endpoints that are close to these magnetic points will “snap” to it.
Examples
