The Insert Branch tool provides a fast way to add branching or tree structures to your diagram. This also enables you to quickly create Organizational Charts (a.k.a., Org Charts). You can open the Insert Branch form (Picture 1) while flowcharting by typing "BR" in a cell where you want to start the branch (or via the FlowBreeze toolbar). The top grid is populated with all the existing shapes on the diagram, allowing you to select which shape you want the flow lines (connectors) routed from.
You can create three different types of branch structures as shown in the images under "Choose Branch Type". Picture 2 (scroll down) shows a standard branch with three items and labels generated along the flow lines.
The "Branch Spacing" setting determines how much spacing is between each parallel branch. As implied, the "Text in Shape" and "Label" fields let you add the text and branch label for each shape. Placing a pipe character (|) in the "Text in Shape" filed will add a line break to the text when the shape is created.
After the text and label are added to the bottom grid, you can click on the "Symbol" column to change the shape type. Checking the box in the "Dashed Line" column will make that line dashed, a common line style for alternate paths or advisory roles.
The branch items are generated left to right for Standard branches, and top to bottom for Left Hanging and Right Hanging branches.
Picture 1 - Insert Branches Screen
Picture 2 - Sample Branch Diagram
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