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23 Make it pretty

In this section we describe some of the options for customizing the visuals or graphics of your pathway model.

Pathway elements can be visually customized in a variety of ways!

23.1 Editable properties

23.1.1 Data nodes, States, Labels, Shapes

Text

  • Text Color
  • Font Name
  • Font Size
  • Bold, Italic, Underline, Strikethrough

Shape

  • Shape type: see Shapes section
  • Border Color
  • Border Style: Solid, Dashed, Double
  • Border Width: the thickness of the border
  • Fill Color
Properties tab when editing a shaped pathway element

Figure 23.1: Properties tab when editing a shaped pathway element

23.1.2 Interactions, Graphical Lines

  • Line Color
  • Line Style: Solid, Dashed, Double
  • Line Width: the thickness of the line
  • Connector Type: Straight, Curved, Elbowed, Segmented
Properties tab when editing a line pathway element

Figure 23.2: Properties tab when editing a line pathway element

23.1.3 Groups

Text

  • Text Color

  • Font Name

  • Font Size

  • Bold, Italic, Underline, Strikethrough

  • Note: groups have default color and shape depending on group type (see Groups section)

    Group types

    Figure 23.3: Group types

23.2 Background color

In general, a plain white background is recommended for pathway models.

If desired, background color can be changed by 1. Clicking on the Title/Organism information box in the upper left corner. 2. Then in Properties Tab, click on Background Color.