Graph Layouts

The different layout styles are responsible for determining the locations of all diagram elements based on different optimization criteria. A variety of layout styles are included: Hierarchic, organic (force-directed), tree, orthogonal, circular, radial and series-parallel. All layout algorithms can be applied to a diagram in an animated fashion. Almost all aspects of each layout algorithm can be changed to fit to a specific domain and use case.

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Properties of visualization

  • nodes are distributed over layers
  • different edge routing styles
  • sub-components

Typical use cases

  • flow charts, decision diagrams
  • process modelling, UML and activity diagrams
  • call graphs (software development)

Properties of Graph

  • directed edge play important role

Properties of visualization

  • natural distribution of nodes, symmetric properties
  • nodes are placed close to their neighbors
  • edges are straight-line

Typical use cases

  • large networks
  • social network analysis
  • emphasis of structures, e.g., trees, cycles, stars

Properties of Graph

  • no limitations

Properties of visualization

  • parent-child relationship is emphasized

Typical use cases

  • network management
  • Business administration, e.g., organization charts
  • parent-child-relations

Properties of Graph

  • graph is a tree (and may have a dedicated root node)
  • with tree reduction stage support of graphs that are not trees
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