Graphs Layouts
Quick Summary
At the top of the Network Graph display area is a toolbar providing different graph layouts.
Select a layout option to change current Graph layout.
Hover over a layout option to view a tooltip description of the layout.
Select the cog icon to change settings for the Graph layout.
Select the show/hide icon to expand or collapse the toolbar.
Select the pin icon to keep the toolbar expanded or unselect the pin icon
to keep the toolbar collapsed.
Video: Network Graph Layouts
Layouts
The table below describes the different layout options:
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Arrange nodes naturally spread out from the most connected nodes. |
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Arrange all nodes in one or more concentric rings. Selected nodes are arranged in an inner ring. |
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Arrange sets of connected nodes in separated ring layouts. Selected nodes are arranged in an inner ring. |
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Arrange connected nodes in a hierarchy starting with the most connected node or selected nodes. |
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Arrange the most connected nodes in a ring, with other connected nodes fanned outwards. |
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Re-arrange the existing layout to tile un-connected nodes or groups and minimise gaps. |
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Arrange nodes with geo-locations on a world map. Use options to arrange other connected nodes on the map. |
Apply Layout Settings
Click on the cog icon to open the settings panel for a layout.
Once you have changed the settings, you can select:
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Save, to apply these settings now and in the future.
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Test, to apply these settings to the current graph but not to save them.
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to close the dialog without applying any changes.
Layout Setting Options
While each layout has different settings, there are some common options shared across settings:
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Option | Force | Ring | Multi‑ring | Hierarchy | Map |
Force Layout Calculation - Fast, Balanced or Best Layout. |
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Adjusts the spacing between nodes. |
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Sorts nodes into alphabetical order based on either Type then Label or Label then Type. |
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Maximum number of rings created by the layout. Excludes the inner ring of selected node/s. |
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Positions nodes lower in the hierarchy if an alternative path is available to make the layout more compact. |
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Layout Dialogs
The table below shows the different layout settings dialogs:
Hover over the information icon to view a descriptive tooltip.
Force Settings |
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Ring Settings |
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Multi-Ring Settings |
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Hierarchy Settings |
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Map Settings |
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