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[Docs] Changed Connector tool mode to Pen tool mode
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content/en/kanvas/designer/understanding-tool-modes/index.md

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1. *In the future, the canvas moves with the pen/pencil as they near the edge of the viewport.*
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2. *In the future, the scroll wheel will behave as it normally does in default mode.* -->
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#### Connector Tool Mode
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#### Pen Tool Mode
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The Connector tool operates as a creator of annotation relationships. Note that the connector tool has two behaviors depending upon the context in which you initiate the connection.
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The Pen tool operates as a creator of annotation edges. Note that the pen tool has two behaviors depending upon the context in which you initiate the connection.
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The Pen Tool Mode is activated using **CMD+E**.
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{{< alert title="Connector Behaviors">}}
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**Component-connect Behavior**: When you click an empty spot on the canvas, and drag to another empty spot on the canvas, you get a **joint** (aka a terminal node) from which you can create new connections as well as new edge relationships.
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<img style="width:250px;" src="./tool-mode-placeholder.svg" />
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Cursor style: “connector (pen)” (*might* change in the future)
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Cursor style: “pen
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**Mouse down and drag:** Nothing
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<img style="width:250px;" src="./tool-mode-placeholder.svg" />
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Cursor style: “connector (pen)
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Cursor style: “pen”
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1. **Click and move:** if a connection was initiated, moves the ghost edge around else does nothing.
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<img style="width:250px;" src="./tool-mode-placeholder.svg" />
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Cursor style: “connector (pen)” and the annotation edge following the mouse around.
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Cursor style: “pen” and the annotation edge following the mouse around.
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1. **Click while connecting**: Establish and render connection.
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<img style="width:250px;" src="./tool-mode-placeholder.svg" />
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Cursor style: “connector (pen)”
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Cursor style: “pen”
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**How to Draw and Connect Lines**<br>
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<img style="width:500px;" src="./draw_line.gif" />
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**How to customize nodes at the ends of connections**<br>
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<img style="width:500px;" src="./customize_end.gif" />
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*Developer notes:*

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