Problem

Creating a system map with post its and connection lines is very time consuming, as I have to manually attach each line to the center. The default is attaching it to the side of an item:

Reason I want them to be attached to the center is to make it possible to re-order item easily, without having to move the lines myself.

Solution

Connect the connecting lines to the center by default.

Why do I need this?

For making a system map I am using text with border and connection lines.

I mark the arrows with a + or – to show if the influence is either positive or negative.

Getting an overview of parts that interconnect and influence each other. With the arrows I show the direction, so which item influences what item.

First idea would be to use the mind map tool, however I have reasons for not using the mind map tool:

• The arrows overlap while having more children
• It is not possible to add text to the connection lines
• The connection lines are lines and not arrows

This is used to expose and visualize problem areas and communicating about it.

So basically, I am trying to create a more advanced mind map, than the mind map tool allows me to do.