Connection Place (direct connection)

Meaning

The Connection Place (direct connection) is useful to connect two Transitions with a Place between them.

This shape is actually only a one-dimensional shape, i.e. an edge. Thus it is limited in its capabilites compared to a manually combination of a place and two edges (e.g. no definition of an arc-weight possible).

Note: A direct connection shall be avoided whenever possible. To maintain a comprehensive layout one should always prefer horizontal or vertical connections.

Utilization

Control Points

A )	moves the position of the circle along the edge
B )	moves the position of the text box

Context Menu

The context menu allows you to mark the place.

Mark Place - If checked, a token will appear inside the place.

Hints

Arrows

To change the direction of the arrows of the connection place, use Visio's standard tool "Line Ends" from the Format toolbar. For more details use the dialog Format -> Line and configure the settings under the category "Line Ends".

Misc

The line of the place will always be twice as thick as the edge.