Format a swimlane diagram

There are a range of formatting options that can be applied to swimlane diagrams to in order to enhance the appearance.

To format all swimlanes:

1.From the Diagram menu choose Swimlane and Pool Properties.

Orientation

Choose to display the swimlanes vertically or horizontally.

Offset

Define the left and top starting coordinates (in pixels) of the swimlanes to compensate for diagram objects such as templates.

Size

Define the length and height (or width for vertical orientations), in pixels, of the swimlanes.

Title Area

Define the width (or height for vertical orientations), in pixels, of the swimlane title areas. The Gap After Title Area option allows you to set a gap between the title area and the swimlanes. If you are using swimlane pools you can also define the width and the gap between the pools. The swimlane title(s) can be rotated to 90 or 270 degrees. You can also change the font, font size and font color.

Appearance

Modify the swimlane border widths, border colors and fill colors.

To format individual pools:

1.Right-click the pool and choose Lane Properties.

2.To change any of the pool properties, select the respective Custom radio button to unlock the property.

To format individual swimlanes:

1.Right-click the swimlane and choose Lane Properties.

2.To change any of the swimlane properties, select the respective Custom radio button to unlock the property.