yFiles for JavaFX
Diagramming made simple

yFiles for JavaFX introduces the robust power and simplicity of yFiles diagramming to your advanced JavaFX™ applications. The library contains UI controls for drawing, viewing, and editing diagrams — along with our highly advanced graph layout algorithms for automatically arranging complex graphs and networks at the click of a button.

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Create seamless, dynamic diagrams with JavaFX

The yFiles diagramming library enables you to quickly visualize complex networks and data relationships with ease. Start your project with confidence, knowing that expert support from core developers is available to help you overcome any obstacles and ensure success.

Unlock the potential of complex networks and dynamic relationships today with the organic layout in yFiles and experience how effortlessly data transforms into impactful diagrams.

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Technical features

Developer-friendly

Extensive Developer’s Guide and API documentation. Supports IntelliSense and thus code completion and API documentation.

Supports FXML templating

FXML may be used to define graphical representation for items. Context-sensitive visualizations are possible thanks to support for data binding.

Self-contained

Completely self-contained with no dependencies besides Java’s core library.

CSS styling

Customize built-in visual decorations such as selection highlights with Cascading Style Sheets (CSS).

Supports Java 8 and newer

Supports Java language features including lambda expressions, default methods, streams, generics, and more.

NonNull/Nullable annotations

Integrates well with JVM languages that provides null-safe type systems, for example Kotlin.

100% JavaFX

Provides a pure JavaFX control for displaying diagrams. Uses the JavaFX scene graph for all visualizations.

yFiles in action

Interactive demos

Explore the advanced features of yFiles through our interactive demos. More than 300 demos created with yFiles for HTML to try directly in your browser.

Interactive demos

Source-code demos

Explore our versatile demos’ source code on GitHub to enhance your project.

GitHub

Further information

Working resources

Find helpful resources like Developer’s Guides, API documentation and videos.

Support hub

License information

Find the right license and accurate pricing information for your specific use case.

Licenses

Technical requirements

Building applications based on yFiles for JavaFX requires a Java SE Development Kit 8 or newer with matching JavaFX modules.

Discover 11 reasons why developers across all major platforms trust yFiles, the superior diagramming SDK

Powerful and Diverse Layout Algorithms

A wide variety of layouts, flexible configurations, and superior performance.

  • Wide variety of different layout types
  • Incremental layout algorithms
  • Combination of multiple layouts
  • Advanced edge-routing

Integration with Various Platforms

Seamlessly integrates with existing systems and frameworks.

  • Cross-platform support
  • Framework independent
  • API consistency
  • Modular architecture
  • Cloud and on-premise compatibility

Fast and Competent Support

Quick responses, direct access to core developers.

  • Direct contact with core developers
  • Quick response times
  • Professional support
  • Comprehensive resources

Long-Term Market Presence and Expertise

25 years of experience, mature, future-proof solutions.

  • 25+ years of experience
  • Mature and stable software
  • Future-proof
  • Proven in diverse industries
  • Commitment to ongoing improvements

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