This is basically a more specialized subset of <inkscape constraints>:
* https://graphicdesign.stackexchange.com/questions/109416/dynamically-adjusting-line-between-nodes-of-objects-in-inkscape
* https://graphicdesign.stackexchange.com/questions/157540/how-to-draw-a-diagram-with-arrows-in-inkscape
* https://graphicdesign.stackexchange.com/questions/116678/creating-dynamic-connectors-in-inkscape


Box and arrow diagram in Inkscape

What would be really amazing is if they had constraints like proper <CAD> software, it would make it possible to not have to redo entire diagrams when you want to change a small part of them.

Bibliography:
* https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inbox/-/issues/1465 Feature Request: Geometric Construction Tool (Constraints and constraint solver) for CAD, CAM etc.
* https://www.reddit.com/r/Inkscape/comments/1fvhil4/constraints_or_parameters/

It should be noted however that path effects can accomplish some of it.


Ciro Santilli @cirosantilli 37

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