Ability to change side of backward loop especially when using with swimlanes [Activity diagram]

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asked Feb 3, 2021 in Wanted features by The-Lu (63,920 points)

Hello PlantUML,

As, usually, we write to left to right, is it possible to have:

  • Ability to change side (right by default to left) of backward loop especially when using with swimlanes [on Activity diagram]?

Here is the bad observation (the side of  'no' arrow):


[See on PlantUML server]

Could be possible, with parameter, command, whatever..., to obtain the vertical symmetric of that:

Thank for your support,
Regards,
Th.

2 Answers

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answered Apr 7, 2021 by Pete
Define your swim Lane ordering first

|Actor3|

|Actor2|

|Actor1|

<sequence>
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answered Nov 29, 2022 by The-Lu (63,920 points)

Hello PlantUML team,

With the correction of the issue:

that seems to correct also this wanted feature. Thanks... yes

But it keeps the defect of the position of the label:

Thanks for a new improvement... enlightened

FYI, OK without swimlanes:

Regards.

commented May 5, 2023 by The-Lu (63,920 points)

Here is another issue, when 'repeat' starts on 'Actor 2':

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