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Guideline (Beginner,Layout) Avoid or minimize overlapping boundaries of Actors where possible. Open Version
Discussion: Where possible, it is desirable to draw the boundaries of actors in a clear manner without overlapping. Overlapping boundaries and Dependency Links makes models harder to understand, interpret, and communicate. It is recommended to leave enough canvas space as much as possible between actors to allow for the Dependency Links to be drawn clearly and eligibly.
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