Dunnart: A Constrained- Based Network Diagram Authoring Tool

Dwyer, Tim and Marriott, Kim and Wybrow, Michael (2009) Dunnart: A Constrained- Based Network Diagram Authoring Tool. In: Graph Drawing 16th International Symposium, GD 2008, September 21- 24, 2008, Heraklion, Crete, Greece , pp. 420-431 (Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-00219-9_41).

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Abstract

We present a new network diagram authoring tool, Dunnart, that provides continuous network layout. It continuously adjusts the layout in response to user interaction, while still maintaining the layout style and, where reasonable, the current layout topology. The diagram author uses placement constraints, such as alignment and distribution, to tailor the layout style and can guide the layout by repositioning diagram components or rerouting connectors. The key to the flexibility of our approach is the use of topology-preserving constrained graph layout.

Item Type:Conference Paper
Additional Information:10.1007/978-3-642-00219-9_41
Classifications:S Software and Systems > S.001 General
M Methods > M.200 Animation
M Methods > M.300 Dynamic / Incremental / Online
ID Code:943

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