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Reconnecting the end points of a transition requires exact mouse positioning. If the original source or
target object is suddenly selected or if a new Bezier control point is suddenly created, you most likely have
missed the exact position of the transition’s start or end point.
4.12 Creating junctions
To create a junction use Insert | Junction or the assigned hotkey F5. Left-click at the
desired position within the automaton in order to create it. A junction is represented by a solid
black circle.
All editing options described in Selecting, cutting, copying, inserting and copying as an image are
applicable to junctions. Note, that deleting a junction will delete all its incoming and outgoing transitions.
4.13 Parallel automatons
A testlet may consist of any number of parallel automatons. In the automaton view these are
displayed as work areas separated by horizontal lines.
To create a dividing line use Insert | Junction or the assigned hotkey F1. Go to the
“content” tab and left-click where the line is to be positioned (see Figure 11).
Ensure that no automaton element crosses a horizontal separator line.
You may later move the dividing line up or down by selecting and dragging it.
4.14 Creating textual notes
Figure 11: Parallel automatons
Textual notes are used solely for documenting an automaton or its elements.
Separation line
Separation line