Cannot move components on diagram?

[andreasadk]

I've been using Java DSL with Camel for a while and now I need to transition to Spring DSL. At the same time I thought it would be a good idea to use the FID to build my routes.

I have encountered one major obstacle though: When a component (pattern/endpoint/processor) has been placed on the canvas it cannot be moved. I am wondering: Is this a missing feature or is there some way to do this?

I would think this is a show stopper in many cases because if you wish to redesign your route, you would have to start over every time you need to move a component placed in the middle of a pipeline.

Any help?

[oisin]

It depends on what you mean by 'moved'. If you mean changing the layout (positioning on screen), then you cannot move it, because the tool is designed to auto-layout the pipeline. This is a feature. Similarly, there isn't a lot of flexibility in terms of 'picking up' a component and dropping it elsewhere in the pipeline. It's been a while since I used the tool, but I think it is possible to drop new components 'in front of' the target component on the pipeline, which will allow you build around the existing one.

[crismager]

I have an idea! Thanks!