Cactus Group Layout EssentialsAn expert insights and techniques webinar
The "Graph Layouts in yFiles" webinar series explores advanced techniques and best practices for effective graph visualization.
This fourth episode provides an overview of the yFiles cactus group layout, a specialized algorithm for visualizing networks with overlapping structures. The webinar highlights its applications and unique characteristics through various examples. Viewers will learn how to determine if the cactus group layout fits their data and discover the basics of configuring this layout in HTML to meet specific needs.
The session is presented by Dr. Benjamin Niedermann, a Senior Algorithm Engineer in the Layout Team at yWorks, with extensive experience in graph algorithms and visualization strategies.
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If you're dealing with "modular networks," "clustered data," or "grouped hierarchical structures," yFiles provides the ideal tools to visualize these complexities effectively. Our free trial gives you access to the advanced cactus group layout algorithms, designed to clearly represent interconnected groups and modular structures. Whether you're working on network partitioning, community detection in social networks, or grouping elements in large datasets, yFiles supports a wide range of use cases across platforms like Web, Java, and .NET.
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Watch the full episode below to gain a comprehensive understanding of the cactus group layout in yFiles. Dr. Benjamin Niedermann introduces the core concepts and provides practical demonstrations.
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Key topics covered in this webinar
- Overview of the yFiles cactus group layout
- Applications and characteristics of the cactus group layout
- Examples of when and how to use the cactus group layout
- Basics of coding a cactus group layout in HTML
- Advanced techniques for configuring cactus group layout, including label placement, group node sizes, and edge bundling
Detailed breakdown of this episode
- 00:00 Introduction: Overview of the webinar series and objectives of this episode.
- 03:50 Cactus Group Layout | Introduction & Use Cases: Introduction to the cactus group layout and its use cases.
- 05:18 Cactus Group Layout | Example & When to Use: Example of when to use the cactus group layout.
- 14:39 Cactus Group Layout | Principles: Core principles guiding the cactus group layout.
- 16:57 Coding a Cactus Group with HTML (Basic Setup): Basic setup and implementation of a cactus group layout in HTML.
- 22:20 Coding - Label Placement: Techniques for label placement in the cactus group layout.
- 26:41 Coding - Group Node Sizes: Methods for adjusting group node sizes.
- 32:25 Coding - Edges: Techniques for managing edges in the cactus group layout.
- 37:07 Coding - Edge Bundling: Advanced techniques for edge bundling.
- 46:04 Conclusion: Summary of key takeaways from the session.
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