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Guideline (Beginner,Layout) Keep Dependency Links outside the boundaries of Actors to improve the readability of the models. Open Version
Discussion: To make a Dependency Link clearly visible and recognizable, the Dependum as well as the “D” symbol should be drawn in space between and outside of the boundaries of Actors. Leave enough canvas space among actors to allow for the Dependency Links to be drawn clearly and legibly.
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