Connectors as default (instead of new object)

agree, or even if the “+” was contextual based upon what tool I had previously used. If I just added a new shape or object, do that. If I just added a connector, do that.

Or perhaps click “+” to add new object, drag “+” to draw an arrow and quickly connect to another object.

First about all - thanks for FigJam, works like a charm and is a really useful addition to Figma!

Since I have used it for flow-charts right away there is one thing that is bugging me:
If you create objects manually (and not continue with the (+) symbol) and want to connect them afterwards you have to select for each connector the connect-tool.

Suggestion - please give us a connector mode or let the connect-tool stay selected, so we can connect multiple objects after another quickly.

Thanks and keep up the good work!

Seems like I posted a duplicate here: Feature request: Connector mode - FigJam Beta / Feedback - Figma Support Forum

Right now I need to choose a side when connecting an arrow. Sometimes that’s necessary, as with the conventional diamond “choice” node in flow charts.

But sometimes it doesn’t actually matter which side the arrow connects to; it should just automatically connect to the nearest side. In Visio, this is done by dragging the connector to the middle of the shape rather than a particular “glue dot.”

Related: Why not Stay in Connector Mode?

Problems to solve: required hover and “Shift + C” repeated

1. “Shift +C” to enter Connector Mode.
2. Hover over a stic…

->…Wait, first, remember that you must hover over a sticky in order to see any connector nodes. Didn’t remember? Be stuck for a few seconds. Move your mouse. Try to remember. Happen to hover over a sticky? NOW you remember that requirement. Recover. Don’t become distracted writing a forum post about these woes. X^D)

3. Now that you’ve hovered & see the nodes, click & drag one.
4. Drop it onto the target sticky.
5. REPEAT STEPS #1-4 for every sticky. (Hopefully #2 takes less time this time.)

Solution: Connector Mode stays through multiple connections & always shows nodes

1. “Shift + C” to enter Connector mode. (not repeatedly)
2. Click & drag one of the always-visible connector nodes
   → Mimic prototype nodes: they’re visible without a hover.
3. Drop it onto the target sticky.
4. ONLY REPEAT 2 STEPS (#2-3).

Clarifications

• Make connector nodes always visible only while in Connector Mode. It both streamlines Connector Mode UX, and maintains a de-cluttered Edit Mode UI.

Options & Related:

• Option: connector nodes at a ~50% opacity but always visible (again, only in Connector Mode). Subtle, but existing & targetable. Upon hover, boost a node’s opacity to 100%. Or mimic prototype node styling.

• Related: “CMD + D” = duplicate & connect: dupe the original and connect the two. Anybody have related ideas to solve this? Duping contexts could differ.

• Related: Tab to select the next sticky.

Nice to see a conversation going on these fronts!

P.S. I’m loving Figma! It is impressive, and it’s a joy to use most of the time. Thumbs up!

I just discovered that this behavior is already available, but only when I add an object by using the little plus buttons from another node. There doesn’t seem to be a way to change a manually-drawn connector from its glued-on behavior to the “auto” behavior exhibited by plus-button-created nodes/connectors.

BTW, @Josh , I don’t know if this really is a duplicate. The OP was asking about a way to rapidly add connectors; I was asking about a way to add connectors that automatically choose which side they’re connected to. (Up to you, but just thought I’d call that out so nothing gets lost in the shuffle.)