Moving Nodes
If you are working on a complex node system, it is important to routinely move nodes around to keep them organized and to keep their connections visible.
How to move several nodes using the mouse
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In the Node view, click and drag on the node you want to move.
- Release the mouse button when the node is where you want it to be.
NOTE When moving a node with the mouse, its vertical position will snap to align vertically with other nodes and will snap to align horizontally to make its cables straight.
How to move several nodes using the mouse
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In the Node View, select all the nodes you want to move.
TIPS-
You can draw a rectangle around a cluster of nodes to select to select all of them simultaneously.
- You can hold the Ctrl key and click on each node you want to select to add them to the selection.
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Click and drag on one of the selected nodes to move them.
- Release the mouse button when the nodes are where you want it to be.
How to nudge nodes using the keyboard
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In the Node view, select the node or nodes you want to move.
TIPS-
You can draw a rectangle around a cluster of nodes to select to select all of them simultaneously.
- You can hold the Ctrl key and click on each node you want to select to add them to the selection.
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- Do one of the following:
- To nudge the selected node(s) up, press the Up Arrowkey.
- To nudge the selected node(s) right, press the Right Arrowkey.
- To nudge the selected node(s) down, press the Down Arrow key.
- To nudge the selected node(s) left, press the Left Arrow key.
TIP By holding the Shift key, you can nudge nodes by larger distances.