News

yWorks releases version 1.1 of yFiles for HTML!

The new release comes with many performance improvements and additional JavaScript development aids.
It adds support for creating connections from edges to other edges and introduces a new edge routing algorithm that can generate orthogonal as well as octilinear edge paths. The hierarchical layout algorithm features new support for octilinear edge paths, too.

yWorks releases version 2.1 of yFiles AJAX!

This version is based on Dojo 1.8.3 and uses yFiles for Java 2.10, which adds new automatic layout algorithms on the server: a new edge routing algorithm that can generate orthogonal as well as octilinear edge paths, and also new support for octilinear edge paths in the hierarchical layout algorithm.

yFiles for Java extension package yExport 1.4 released!

This version supports cyclic and (semi-)transparent color gradients in PDF output and improves PDF font embedding.

yWorks releases version 4.2 of the yFiles.NET library for visualization of diagrams and networks.

This release adds support for creating connections from edges to other edges and contains a new layout algorithm that can sub-divide a diagram into a set of smaller ones where each fits into a given width and height.

yWorks releases version 2.2 of the yFiles for Silverlight library for visualization and automatic layout of diagrams and networks.

This release adds support for touch gestures in user interactions and support for creating connections from edges to other edges. Additionally, it features enhanced possibilities for easy diagram creation from business objects using data binding mechanisms.
Also contained is a new layout algorithm that can sub-divide a diagram into a set of smaller ones where each fits into a given width and height.

Version 2.0 of yWorks Diagrams for Confluence released, the diagramming plugin for Atlassian Confluence!

With this release, the plugin supports yEd GraphML files and provides the full set of BPMN 2.0 symbols. Also, GraphML files can be imported directly into the editor.

Version 2.0 of the free Flash®-based diagramming tool Graphity released!

The new version imports yEd GraphML files and supports the full set of BPMN 2.0 symbols.

yWorks releases GraphMLViewer 1.6, the freely available Flash®-based viewer for GraphML files!

This version supports the full set of BPMN 2.0 symbols.

yWorks releases version 2.10 of the graph visualization library yFiles for Java.

The new version introduces a new edge routing algorithm that can generate orthogonal as well as octilinear edge paths. The hierarchical layout algorithm features new support for octilinear edge paths, too.
Also, a new descriptor allows specifying advanced preferred placement information for edge labels.

yWorks releases version 2.3 of the yFiles WPF library for visualization of diagrams and networks.

This release adds support for touch gestures in user interactions and support for creating connections from edges to other edges. Additionally, it features enhanced possibilities for easy diagram creation from business objects using data binding mechanisms.
Also contained is a new layout algorithm that can sub-divide a diagram into a set of smaller ones where each fits into a given width and height.

Version 3.10 of the free diagramming tool yEd released!

This version introduces a new edge routing algorithm that can generate orthogonal as well as octilinear edge paths. The hierarchical layout algorithm features new support for octilinear edge paths, too.
The new version also brings a new drag 'n' drop edge split gesture to insert a node into an edge in the canvas and provides new support for scrolling the canvas using the mouse wheel.

yWorks releases version 1.7 of the ActionScript™ class library yFiles FLEX.

With this release, yFiles FLEX adds comprehensive support for the visual representation of and interaction with Swimlane diagrams as well as advanced configuration options for the rendering order of diagram elements.
Layout support (both Java/.NET bundle versions and Client Layout Extension) brings a new layout algorithm that can sub-divide a diagram into a set of smaller ones where each fits into a given width and height.

yWorks releases yFiles for HTML 1.0!

This new HTML5/JavaScript™-based diagramming library brings the proven yFiles technology to HTML5-capable browsers on desktop computers and tablets.

yWorks releases version 2.0 of the yFiles for Java extension package yBPMN!

The new version adds extensive support for BPMN 2.0, including node visualizations for conversation and choreography diagrams, event characteristics, activities, markers, and attached events, to name just a few.

yFiles extension package yExport 1.3 released!

This version supports page sizes for PDF and EPS output that match the size of the export view containing the diagram.

Coming soon: yWorks announces yFiles for HTML, the new diagramming library that brings the proven yFiles technology to HTML5-capable browsers.

yFiles extension package ySVG 2.4 released!

The new version brings support for SVG background graphics in diagrams and enables clipping at non-rectangular visible bounds of SVG node graphics.

Version 3.9 of the free diagramming tool yEd released!

This version introduces new label models that combine free placement with support for interactive snapping and provide convenient label alignment and label auto-rotation support.
It also brings enhancements to the GEDCOM import to support additional file encodings and auto-import of common data records, and adds new palette symbols from the BPMN 2.0 specification.
Additionally, the automatic layout now also features a new layout algorithm for flowchart diagrams.

yWorks releases version 2.9 of the graph visualization library yFiles for Java.

This version brings a new layout algorithm that can sub-divide a diagram into a set of smaller ones where each fits into a given width and height. Also, new node label and edge label models provide convenient support for free label positioning and sophisticated dynamic label behavior.
New rendering hints provide fine-grained control over rendering details of graph elements.

yWorks releases version 2.0 of yFiles AJAX!

This version brings a new SVG mode for vector-based visualization of diagrams in the browser and new support for diagram navigation using touch gestures on iOS and Android devices.

yWorks releases version 2.1 of the yFiles for Silverlight library for visualization and automatic layout of diagrams and networks.

With this release, yFiles for Silverlight adds comprehensive support for Swimlane diagrams comprising visual representation, user interaction, and support for automatic layout.

Version 1.2 of yWorks Diagrams for Confluence released, the diagramming plugin for Atlassian Confluence!

This version adds support for Atlassian Confluence 4.0.

Version 3.8 of the free diagramming tool yEd released!

New in this version is initial support for import of shape stencils from Visio® XML files.
The yEd Graph Editor manual and a new yEd forum are now available online.

yWorks releases version 4.1 of the yFiles.NET library for visualization of diagrams and networks.

With this release, yFiles.NET adds comprehensive support for Swimlane diagrams comprising visual representation, user interaction, and support for automatic layout.
Also contained is a new edge routing algorithm that generates orthogonal, bus-style edge paths.

yWorks releases version 2.4 of the yGuard bytecode obfuscator and shrinker.

This release makes it possible to use yGuard on class files that target Java 7, and fixes some minor bugs.

yWorks releases version 2.2 of the yFiles WPF library for visualization of diagrams and networks.

With this release, yFiles WPF adds comprehensive support for Swimlane diagrams comprising visual representation, user interaction, and support for automatic layout.
Also contained is a new edge routing algorithm that generates orthogonal, bus-style edge paths.

Coming soon: yWorks announces yFiles for Android, the new diagramming library that brings the proven yFiles technology to Android-based devices.

yWorks releases version 1.6 of the ActionScript™ class library yFiles FLEX.

This new version improves and simplifies edge label placement.
Layout support (both Java/.NET bundle versions and Client Layout Extension) brings a new edge routing algorithm that generates orthogonal, bus-style edge paths, and also new support for rotated labels.

Version 1.1 of yWorks Diagrams for Confluence released, the diagramming plugin for Atlassian Confluence!

New in this version is an interactve Flash-based diagram viewer with support for panning and zooming, tooltips, and links to web pages.
The plugin also adds more BPMN and flowchart symbols, and a new Entity Relationship palette with symbols and Crow's Foot connections.

Version 3.7 of the free diagramming tool yEd released!

This version brings extensive new support for adding and editing custom symbol palettes and new support for importing symbols from an Internet icon search engine. A powerful new tool enables turning user-defined custom data of graph elements into visual properties like line width, fill color, label text, width, line type, etc.
Also, a new section in the Palette tool window adds high-quality Entity Relationship symbols and Crow's Foot connections.

yWorks presents Diagrams for Confluence!

yWorks Diagrams for Confluence is a powerful diagramming plugin for Atlassian Confluence. It allows you to quickly and effectively generate high-quality drawings of diagrams in your Atlassian Confluence enterprise wiki and seamlessly integrate them into your wiki pages.

yWorks releases version 1.4 of yFiles AJAX!

This version is based on Dojo 1.5 and uses yFiles for Java 2.8.
It brings new client-side functionality for resizing graph elements and Undo/Redo support. Also, new callbacks support convenient server request monitoring.

yWorks releases version 2.0 of the yFiles for Silverlight library for visualization and automatic layout of diagrams and networks.

This version brings a new edge routing algorithm that generates orthogonal, bus-style edge paths, it has new support for creating and working with orthogonal edge paths and for interactive snapping of graph elements.
Furthermore, it makes available convenient printing support, context menu support, and enables bitmap image export.

yWorks releases version 1.0 of the yFiles for Java extension package yBPMN!

This new product provides the yFiles for Java diagramming library with extensive support for the Business Process Modeling Notation (BPMN).
Customized UI components and a special layout algorithm enable easy creation and editing of business process diagrams.

yWorks releases version 1.5 of the ActionScript™ class library yFiles FLEX.

This version brings new support for creating and working with orthogonal edge paths and interactive snapping of graph elements.

yWorks releases version 2.8 of the graph visualization library yFiles for Java.

This version brings a new edge routing algorithm that generates orthogonal, bus-style edge paths, and new support for rotated labels, including, in particular, support for auto-rotating edge labels.
Node ports present a means to visually indicate allowed connection locations at nodes.

yFiles extension package yExport 1.2 released!

This version assures compatibility with yFiles for Java 2.8.
The selection indication of graph elements can optionally be ignored for output.

yFiles extension package ySVG 2.3 released!

This version assures compatibility with yFiles for Java 2.8.
The selection indication of graph elements can optionally be ignored for output.

Version 3.6.1 of the free diagramming tool yEd released!

New in this version are edge labels that stay parallel to their corresponding edge segments even if the slope of the segment changes. A new edge routing algorithm generates orthogonal, bus-style edge paths, and context views can be saved as diagrams of their own.

yWorks releases version 2.1 of the yFiles WPF library for visualization of diagrams and networks.

This version brings new support for creating and working with orthogonal edge paths and interactive snapping of graph elements.
It also supports convenient creation of ContentControl-based style implementations for the visualization of graph elements.

Version 3.6 of the free diagramming tool yEd released!

This version features a new dedicated automatic layout algorithm for BPMN diagrams and brings enhanced label-related functionality. The user interface has been improved and supports, for example, selection cycling of overlapping graph elements.

yWorks releases version 4.0 of the yFiles.NET library for visualization of diagrams and networks.

This version brings new support for creating and working with orthogonal edge paths and interactive snapping of graph elements. GraphML support has been improved and now features automatic creation of XAML-like object representations.

yFiles.NET 4.0 also features a reworked Layout API that complies with .NET naming scheme and paradigms and a streamlined Viewer API.

yWorks releases yFiles FLEX Client Layout Extension 1.0, the extension package for the yFiles FLEX library that enables client-side automatic layout.

This new product provides first-class automatic layout and graph analysis capabilities directly on the client.

yWorks releases GraphMLViewer 1.2, the freely available Flash®-based viewer for GraphML files!

This version supports BPMN symbols and improves handling of multi-line labels.

Version 3.5 of the free diagramming tool yEd released!

This version brings support for import of Microsoft Excel® files to create graphs, as well as a new section in the Palette tool window that adds high-quality symbols for the Business Process Modeling Notation (BPMN).
Furthermore, arbitrary, user-defined properties for nodes and edges of a graph and the graph itself are supported. The new properties are displayed in the Properties view and are accounted for when saving and loading graphs (GraphML file format).

yWorks releases version 1.4.1 of the ActionScript™ class library yFiles FLEX.

This version offers a Flex 4 compatible client library, as well as additional documentation and demo applications that show how to use yFiles FLEX with the new Flex 4 SDK.

yWorks releases version 1.0 of the yFiles for Silverlight library for visualization and automatic layout of diagrams and networks.

This new product provides powerful diagramming components for the Microsoft Silverlight framework based on the proven yFiles technology.
In addition to first-class automatic layout and graph analysis algorithms, yFiles for Silverlight features powerful Controls for visualizing and editing graphs and diagrams.

yWorks presents Graphity!

Graphity is a freely available Flash®-based diagram editor that can be used to quickly and effectively generate drawings and to apply automatic layouts to them.

yWorks releases version 1.3 of yFiles AJAX!

This version is based on Dojo 1.4.0 and uses yFiles for Java 2.7.
It brings new client-side functionality for highlighting graph elements, improves presentation when updating image tiles, and introduces many new configuration options.

Coming soon: yWorks announces yFiles for Silverlight, the graph visualization library for the Microsoft Silverlight 3 framework based on the proven yFiles technology.

yWorks releases version 2.7 of the graph visualization library yFiles for Java.

With this release, yFiles for Java adds comprehensive support for Swimlane diagrams comprising visual representation, user interaction, and support for automatic layout.
So-called local views enable displaying specific information related to selected nodes or edges, like, e.g. neighborhood or contents of folder nodes.

Also, GraphML support is greatly improved and now an integrated part of yFiles for Java.
Improved handling of orthogonal edge paths and new snap lines functionality further simplify interactive diagram editing.

yFiles extension package GraphML 3.2 released!

This version fixes compatibility issues with yFiles for Java 2.7 and also brings some API improvements. In contrast to the new integrated GraphML support, it does not cover the full range of new yFiles for Java 2.7 features.

yFiles extension package ySVG 2.2 released!

This version assures compatibility with yFiles for Java 2.7. It also includes many improvements.

yWorks releases version 1.4 of the ActionScript™ class library yFiles FLEX!

The new release adds support for client-side folding operations, i.e. interactive expanding and collapsing of group nodes.
Also, it introduces bridges for edge crossings, an interactive magnifier tool (local zoom), and an enhanced navigation input mode that enables node selection using the cursor keys.

Version 3.4 of the free diagramming tool yEd released!

This version brings comprehensive support for Swimlane diagrams which comprises visual representation, user interaction, and support for automatic layout.
New swimlane nodes provide row and column representations for swimlanes to which nodes can be added, and a dedicated Swimlane layout algorithm automatically arranges Swimlane diagrams.

New context views display specific information related to selected nodes or edges, like, e.g. neighborhood or contents of folder nodes.
Also, a new mechanism that can check whether a newer version of yEd is available has been added.

Version 3.3 of the free diagramming tool yEd released!

This version brings support for so-called snap lines that enable instant alignment of graph elements, which make editing a diagram easier than ever, and for interactively creating and editing orthogonal edges.
Also, a new mechanism that allows for direct feedback has been added to yEd.

yWorks releases version 2.0 of the yFiles WPF library for visualization of diagrams and networks.

yFiles WPF 2.0 no longer depends on J# assemblies. Both Layout API and Viewer API have been revised.

With this release, yFiles WPF provides support for folding operations in hierarchically grouped graphs, also this release features a new domain-specific layout algorithm, brings sophisticated enhancements for incremental hierarchical layout, and significantly improved generic labeling.
The hierarchical layout enhancements cover advanced constrained node sequencing support and best-of-class swimlane layout for hierarchically organized graphs with IncrementalHierarchicLayouter.

yWorks presents GraphMLViewer!

GraphMLViewer is a freely available Flash®-based viewer for GraphML files that enables zooming, panning, and printing of diagrams.

yWorks releases version 1.3.2 of the ActionScript™ class library yFiles FLEX!

This release supports automatic GraphML serialization/deserialization of custom data objects between client and server and enables node and label representation by means of MXML template components. Also, yFiles FLEX now provides simplified print customization and poster printing support.

yWorks releases version 3.2 of the yFiles.NET library for visualization of diagrams and networks.

yFiles.NET 3.2 no longer depends on J# assemblies.

With this release, yFiles.NET provides support for folding operations in hierarchically grouped graphs, also this release features a new domain-specific layout algorithm, brings sophisticated enhancements for incremental hierarchical layout, and significantly improved generic labeling.
The hierarchical layout enhancements cover advanced constrained node sequencing support and best-of-class swimlane layout for hierarchically organized graphs with IncrementalHierarchicLayouter.

Version 3.2 of the free diagramming tool yEd released!

This version supports a new diagram export option "HTML Flash Viewer" that combines a GraphML file with an Adobe® Flash® Player-based viewer for its display.
Also, a new section "Current Elements" in the Palette tool window shows representatives of the current kinds of nodes and edges from the displayed graph.