11 Interactions

An interaction represents the biological relation between entities.

An Xref can be specified for Interactions (in contrast to GraphicalLines).

Figure 11.1: Object Panel options for Interactions

11.1 Basic interactions

11.1.1 Directed

11.1.2 Undirected

11.2 Interactions (Recommended)

11.2.1 Conversion

mim-conversion; mim-modification; mim-cleavage; mim-gap; mim-branching-left; mim-branching-right

11.2.2 Inhibition

TBar mim-inhibition

11.2.3 Catalysis

mim-catalysis

11.2.4 Stimulation

mim-stimulation; mim-necessary-stimulation

11.2.5 Binding

mim-binding; mim-covalent-bond

11.2.6 Translocation

mim-translocation

11.2.7 Transcription-translation

mim-transcription-translation

11.3 Adding an Anchor

An anchor is a connection point on a graphical line or an interaction, where another graphical line or interaction can be connected.

To add an anchor:

1. Right-click on the line > Add Anchor

11.4 Changing ConnectorType

The connector type specifies a set of rules to govern layout of lines, e.g. Straight (default), Elbow…

To change connector type:

1. Right-click on the Line > Connector Type > select a new type
2. Or select the Line, go to Properties Panel and change Connector Type using drop down menu

11.5 Adding Waypoints (ConnectorType = “Segmented”)

Waypoints can be added to a graphical line or an interaction of Segmente ConnectorType.

To add waypoints:

1. Line must have Connector type “Segmented”
2. Right-click on the Line > Add Waypoint