Add curve to line

OmniGraffle
#1

version 7.2 steps:

  1. draw straight line
  2. add blue-diamond control point to middle of line
  3. drag control point to new location
    => works
  4. command-touch-begin on control point
    => no handles
  5. command-tap on control point
    => no handles

I used to do this all the time, but has been a few years. Either a bug or somewhat non-intuitive UI. How to do this basic step?

#2

Looks like I have to specify Style first before drawing.

Suggestion: allow change to style for selected line, instead of requiring user to delete and redraw line.

#3

Note: I do not have latest version of OG so working from 7.18.6 version.

You can change the style of the line after drawing it.

  • Select the line.
  • Open the Inspector
  • Under “Line” change to Bezier (since it seems you you want handles to adjust curve).

I think there is also an Option+ or Command+ way to add a bezier handle to a line but I can’t find it right now.

There is also this ‘shortcut’:

  • Draw your line
  • Select the Node Edit tool
  • add a node to the line

For me, this changes the line from what it was to Bezier.

Hope this helps.

#4

OG V5.4.4

MidPoint
For Bezier Lines, first create an EditPoint (blue diamond, empty) on the Line, select it (blue diamond, filled), then ⌘-drag (Command-drag). That should produce a pair of red BezierHandles. For starters, the pair of handles are connected and opposed. To move a single handle, use ⌥-drag.

EndPoint
⌘-drag on an EndPoint produces one BezierHandle.