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Force-directed graph drawing

Known as: Force-directed layout, Spring-based algorithm, Force directed graph drawing 
Force-directed graph drawing algorithms are a class of algorithms for drawing graphs in an aesthetically pleasing way. Their purpose is to position… 
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AlgorithmAngular resolution (graph drawing)CentralityCircular layout

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2016
2016
Vertex-neighboring multilevel force-directed graph drawing
We introduce a new force-directed graph drawing algorithm for large undirected graphs with at least a few hundreds of vertices… 
2015
2015
Optimisation of factory floor layout using force-directed graph drawing algorithm
In this paper we tackle the problem of factory floor layout optimisation in a furniture factory. The goal of optimisation was the… 
2015
2015
Evolving Smart Initial Layouts for Force-Directed Graph Drawing
We propose a genetic algorithm (GA) for solving the maximization version of the Optimal Linear Arrangement problem and we also… 
2010
2010
A Force-Directed Method for Large Crossing Angle Graph Drawing
Recent empirical research has indicated that human graph reading performance improves when crossing angles increase. However… 
2008
2008
Force Directed Graph Drawing Algorithms for Macro Cell Placement
Macro cells are used more and more in current designs as they provide the benefit of reusability directly resulting in the… 
2005
2005
Ordered and Unordered Treemap Algorithms and Their Applications on Handheld Devices
This thesis describes a way to visualize hierarchical structures on PDAs using Treemaps. A new ordered layout algorithm for… 
2004
2004
Mapping Medline papers, genes, and proteins related to melanoma research
What is the structure of the research reported on melanoma? How has it evolved over the last 40 years? Which parts of this… 
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2003
Highly Cited
2003
Space-Optimized Tree: A Connection+Enclosure Approach for the Visualization of Large Hierarchies
This paper describes a new approach, space-optimized tree, for the visualization and navigation of tree-structured relational… 
2001
2001
Recursive Space Decompositions in Force-Directed Graph Drawing Algorithms
  • K. Pulo
  • InVis.au
  • 2001
  • Corpus ID: 45511085
Force-directed graph drawing algorithms are a popular method of drawing graphs, but poor scalability makes them unsuitable for… 
1988
1988
An interface description language for graph editors
  • Frances Paulisch
  • [Proceedings] IEEE Workshop on Visual Languages
  • 1988
  • Corpus ID: 31662159
A graph editor can be used as a graphical user interface to many applications. A language is defined which describes the… 
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