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Lay Out a Diagram Automatically

During a modeling session, your workspace may become disorganized. For example, if you add tables on the diagram window using copy and paste, the result can be disorganized or can include overlapping objects. You can lay out your diagram to adjust all objects in the current subject area to produce a more organized diagram window.

The positions of the objects are adjusted based on their size at the time the option is selected. Therefore, you should select the display level and the amount of information displayed in tables, entities, or views prior to choosing the automatic layout option.

To lay out a diagram automatically

1. Click Preferences on the Format menu.

   The Format Preferences dialog opens.

2. Click Layout Entire diagram on the Layout tab.

   The layout of all objects and relationships in your diagram is adjusted.

3. Click OK.

   The Format Preferences dialog closes.

Note: You can reverse automatic layout of a diagram using the Undo option on the main toolbar.