Branch Layouts

Branch Layouts: Finding the Best Layout for your Org Chart

In the following example, you’ll learn two ways to manage branch layout: using the Optimize Branch Styles tool and using the Chart Styles menu.

Using the Optimize Branch Styles Tool

Step 1: Select the Optimize Branch Styles Tool on the Home menu.

Step 2: Select one of the options from the menu

• Auto: allows OrgPlus to apply the best style for your branch
• Wide: sets your branch to a horizontal style across your chart page
• Stagger: sets your branch to a “one up/one down” style; this has the effect of compacting your branch
• Compact: allows OrgPlus to apply a branch style that places your boxes close together and maximizes the white space around your chart

Step 3: Choose whether to apply your setting to the entire chart or to the active sub-chart. The active sub-chart is the sub-chart that is currently displayed on your chart page. Select the Override Sorting option if you want the branch style to be applied even if it disrupts box sorting you’ve applied to the chart. Click OK.

In this example, the chart boxes are very small and the text is hard to view.  A better branch style can correct these issues.

After applying the ‘Auto’ Optimization Style to the current sub-chart, the chart looks like th

The boxes are much bigger and the text easier to view. The chart also better fills the page.

Using the Chart Styles menu

Sometimes you’ll want to adjust the style of a particular branch. Using the Chart Styles menu you can target and apply a change to a specific group of boxes.

Step 1: Select a branch by double-clicking any box in the branch.