Graphael: a system for generalized force-directed layouts

Authors:
David Forrester;Stephen G. Kobourov;Armand Navabi;Kevin Wampler;Gary V. Yee
Affiliations:
Department of Computer Science, University of Arizona;Department of Computer Science, University of Arizona;Department of Computer Science, University of Arizona;Department of Computer Science, University of Arizona;Department of Computer Science, University of Arizona
Venue:
GD'04 Proceedings of the 12th international conference on Graph Drawing
Year:
2004

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Abstract

The graphael system implements several traditional force-directed layout methods, as well as several novel layout methods for non-Euclidean geometries, including hyperbolic and spherical. The system can handle large graphs, using multi-scale variations of the force-directed methods. Moreover, graphael can layout and visualize graphs that evolve though time, using static views, animation, and morphing. The implementation includes a powerful interface that allows the user to put together existing algorithms and visualization techniques, and to easily add new ones. The system is written in Java and is available as a downloadable program or as an applet at http://graphael.cs.arizona.edu.