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Jonas Duus
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April 19, 2023
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Powerpoint "Connector" function - anything similar?

  • April 19, 2023
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Hi there.

I would like to attach a line between given points on two shapes, and then be able to drag the shapes around with the line stretching and moving in accordance with the relative positions of the shapes. Powerpoint has a function for this which I believe is called "connectors". Please see the attached video for a demonstration for what I would like to do.

 

Does this exist in any way in InDesign?


Thank you

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Mike Witherell
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Mike WitherellCommunity Expert
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April 19, 2023

I can't remember, but someone a couple years ago demonstrated an elaborate anchored object combined with an object style that made a *sorta* connector line. I was googling it, but I can't find it. James comments correctly that there isnt really such a feature in InDesign, but it is a great idea for a feature.

Mike Witherell
Mike Witherell
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Mike WitherellCommunity Expert
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April 19, 2023

https://creativepro.com/building-an-org-chart-or-flowchart-in-indesign-part-1/

Mike Witherell
James Gifford—NitroPress
James Gifford—NitroPress
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April 19, 2023

No. ID doesn't have a charting feature with functions like this. There may be a plug- in, though.

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