Understanding Edge Routing
Essential techniques and implementation insights

The "Graph Layouts in yFiles" webinar series explores advanced techniques and best practices for effective graph visualization.

This eighth episode delves into edge routing in yFiles, covering a variety of routing styles designed to enhance clarity and readability in complex diagrams. The webinar highlights the applications and characteristics of different edge routing techniques, with practical examples demonstrating their use. Discover how to determine which routing style best fits your data, and learn the basics of configuring and using these styles with yFiles for HTML to meet your project needs. The session concludes with a Q&A segment to address specific questions and challenges.

The webinar is presented by Dr. Benjamin Niedermann, a Senior Algorithm Engineer in the Layout Team at yWorks, bringing extensive knowledge of graph algorithms and visualization techniques to the session.

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With our trial, you’ll also receive expert support from our core developers, helping you to effectively implement and fine-tune edge routing in your projects. Whether you're starting a new project or refining existing diagrams, yFiles provides the powerful tools you need to bring your data to life.

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Watch the full episode below to gain a comprehensive understanding of edge routing 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 edge routing styles in yFiles
Applications and characteristics of different edge routing styles
Practical examples of edge routing in practice
Coding examples for implementing edge routing in HTML
Q&A session

Detailed breakdown of this episode

00:00 Introduction: Overview of the webinar series and objectives of this episode.
04:46 Overview: Introduction to various edge routing styles and their applications.
23:12 Edge Routing in Practice: Practical demonstrations of edge routing techniques.
35:46 Demo: Live demonstration of edge routing in yFiles.
38:24 Coding Examples: Coding examples for implementing edge routing in HTML.
57:55 Q&A: Dr. Benjamin Niedermann answers audience questions.