[Question] Layered layout support?

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A set of tools for graph layout and viewing

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Open impworks opened 4 years ago

impworks commented 4 years ago

Is it possible to calculate a layout similar to what ELK does in "layered" mode?

Layered mode

Specifically:

Nodes are placed on "layers", being aligned by X or Y axis depending on the graph orientation
Nodes have "ports", which indicate the side at which edges enter or leave the node
Edges are orthogonal
Edges never overlap nodes

levnach commented 4 years ago

The layout of MSAGL ignores ports. So for layout I think the answer is no, or at least difficult to achieve. The routing can be done between ports.