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How to arrange nodes

2026-08-22 17:11:48 UTC 2026-09-13 08:01:41 UTC

There are two ways to arrange nodes: moving them manually and using Auto layout. This article summarizes the behavior of each.

Specifications

Snapping to Grid

When you drag and place a node, it automatically snaps to a grid based on the center line of the Start Node and End Node. The same grid is applied when dropping from the toolbar, and the node is positioned so that its center aligns with the cursor position.

Movement Constraints Using the Keyboard

Holding the Shift key while dragging restricts movement to horizontal, vertical, or 45-degree directions. This also applies when multiple nodes are selected.

Alignment

When multiple nodes are selected, you can align them using options such as align left, align center, and align top. An aligned operation can be undone with a single Undo.

Auto layout

Auto layout arranges nodes according to the following rules.

  • Execution Nodes in series are placed on the baseline
  • For a branch with a main flow, the main flow side connects to the baseline, and only the other side is shifted horizontally
  • Parallel branches without a main flow are placed at equal distances to the left and right of the baseline
  • A node where branched paths merge is aligned to the same center as the branch

Routes for edges (arrows) that avoid nodes are also selected automatically. For branching or return edges, routes are drawn that detour around other nodes and edges.

How to Use

Move a node by dragging
https://teachme.jp/8/manuals/49786450

Align selected nodes (align left, align centre, align top, and others)
https://teachme.jp/8/manuals/49813541

Run auto layout
https://teachme.jp/8/manuals/49786385