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All the tools and resources you need to create impactful graph applications.

Explore a comprehensive hub of materials for visualizing graphs. Whether you're getting started, refining your techniques, or exploring advanced use cases, this section provides the perfect resources to support your journey. From interactive demos to live webinars and industry-specific case studies, everything you need is at your fingertips.

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Interactive source code demos
Explore practical examples to learn techniques, experiment with layouts, and build your first applications.

Explore over 300 source code demos spanning diverse use cases, from automatic layouts to graph analysis and industry-specific examples. These demos provide a practical way to explore concepts, experiment with layouts, and learn techniques for building powerful applications.

Included in the free evaluation package, the demos come with full source code to help you get started quickly. Whether you're prototyping or developing production-ready solutions, they provide the tools and inspiration you need.

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yFiles offers over 300 source code demos, covering every aspect of graph visualization and catering to a wide range of use cases. A comprehensive collection of categorized demos highlights the versatility of yFiles, from experimenting with layouts to building custom visualizations and analyzing complex data. These examples provide practical insights and inspiration for creating impactful applications.

Automatic layouts

A unique feature of yFiles is its advanced automatic graph layout algorithms. These algorithms help you organize your data clearly and can be further configured to meet your specific needs. Watch these demos to see a variety of different layout algorithms in action.

Diagramming use cases

Take a look at and browse through a set of diverse use cases created with yFiles. The demos focus on the diagramming aspect and show how graph visualization help in the context of a specific use case.

Custom visualizations

With yFiles, you get unique visualizations with extensive customization options to present your users with exactly the information they are interested in. The following demos show different aspects of custom visualizations, both for graph elements such as nodes and edges, as well as for additional visuals that contribute to the visualization such as background, legend, overlay, etc.

Large graph visualization

Rendering performance is an important aspect when large amounts of data need to be shown to the users. yFiles can leverage various technologies to achieve high-performance graph visualizations. See different approaches ranging from filtering and aggregation, over level-of-detail rendering, to hardware accelerated large-scale graph visualization.

Graph analysis

Graph analysis algorithms are a powerful tool in the yFiles library. Discover the strength of the yFiles graph algorithms and see how they can be used to create useful and informative visualizations.

And a lot of other source code demos as well.

Expand your expertise with expert webinars
Take advantage of free live sessions, recorded webinars, and in-depth series on graph visualization technologies.

Explore a curated selection of webinars covering essential techniques for creating high-impact graph visualizations and applications. Presented by yWorks diagramming experts, each webinar offers practical insights into graph layouts, visualization strategies, and advanced development techniques.

Stay informed with free live webinars hosted by yWorks. Learn from industry leaders and get answers to your specific questions in real time. For details on upcoming webinars, click here.

Two highly recommended webinar series

  • Graph Layouts in yFiles: Dive into advanced graph layout algorithms such as hierarchical, organic, and tree layouts, presented by Dr. Benjamin Niedermann.
  • The Art of Graph Visualization: Master visualization strategies for creating clear and effective graph representations, tailored for developers and visualization experts alike.
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Diagramming Across Industries
See how graph visualization transforms processes in diverse industries.

Graph visualization is a key enabler across industries, solving complex problems, uncovering insights, and driving efficiency. Across industries such as automotive supply chains, precision medicine, and network security, companies use yFiles to understand relationships and optimize operations.

Explore how leaders in fields such as finance, IT, healthcare, and software engineering apply graph visualization to gain competitive advantages.

Industries Overview

Industries Overview

Discover how graph visualization makes an impact in fields like:

Automotive

Optimize supply chains and prevent defects.

Financial Services

Detect fraud and enhance compliance.

Life Sciences

Advance research with connected data insights.

Networking and telecommunication

Ensure performance and secure systems.

Software Engineering

Visualize architectures and dependencies.
Explore all industries in detail

Diagramming use cases
Explore real-world scenarios where graph visualization makes a difference.

Discover how organizations leverage graph visualization to solve challenges, optimize processes, and uncover insights. From process flows (BPMN) and Gantt charts to fraud detection and company ownership mapping, diagramming use cases highlight the versatility and impact of graph-based solutions.

Each use case showcases specific techniques and applications, offering inspiration and practical guidance for your own projects.

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Use Cases Overview

Case Studies: Real-world Success Stories
Learn how organizations solved complex challenges with yFiles.

Explore detailed case studies showcasing how leading organizations across industries have utilized yFiles to address their unique graph visualization challenges. From optimizing supply chains to improving data analysis workflows, these success stories demonstrate the transformative power of graph visualization.

Get to know innovative solutions and find out how yFiles can be used to achieve powerful results in your own projects.

Case Studies Overview

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