Data Sources for yFiles
yFiles is designed to support all data sources and formats, giving users complete flexibility when integrating graph visualizations into their applications. This flexibility ensures that yFiles can work with diverse datasets across various industries, allowing for seamless integration with any data backend.
The Graph Visualization SDK is available for 5 major platforms and technologies: HTML, JavaFX, Java (Swing), WinForms, and WPF.
Create insightful visualisations from any data with yFiles
With yFiles, the graph visualization library, diagrams can be created from various data sources and databases. This powerful library allows for visually appealing representation of complex information, making it easier to understand relationships. By integrating yFiles with different data sources, users can efficiently visualize and analyze data to make informed decisions.
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How yFiles Transforms Data Visualization
Multiple data formats
Experience seamless integration with yFiles as it effortlessly visualizes data from various sources. Whether you're dealing with XML, JSON, CSV, databases, or proprietary formats, yFiles ensures precision and clarity in representing your information.
Data source independence
Enjoy unparalleled flexibility with yFiles, which remains agnostic to the data source. Connect effortlessly to any backend system, be it a graph database, relational database, or a custom data structure. The power is in your hands to engage with diverse data environments effortlessly.
Real-time data updates
Stay ahead of the curve with yFiles' dynamic update capabilities, allowing graphs to adapt and refresh in real-time as data evolves. Keep your visualizations current and accurate, capturing the essence of change as it happens.
No forced cloud dependencies
Embrace autonomy with yFiles' independence from cloud services. Retain control over your data and infrastructure without the need for reliance on third-party cloud platforms. Enjoy a seamless experience with complete sovereignty over your data.
Customer Data ownership
With yFiles, empowerment lies in the hands of the customer. Take charge of how data is stored, processed, and visualized, ensuring strict control over data privacy and security. Trust in yFiles to safeguard your information and prioritize your data sovereignty.
Data Editing within Interactive Graph
You can not only visualize your data with yFiles, but also have the ability to edit and expand it seamlessly within an interactive graph. Any modifications you make can be effortlessly synchronized back into your database, creating a smooth and efficient visual data editing process.
Export
In addition to the countless data sources, yFiles diagrams can also be exported to various formats including SVG, PNG, JPEG, PDF, GraphML, VSDX and more. Exporting graphs enables easy sharing, cross-platform compatibility, presentation and documentation creation, as well as data preservation for future reference.
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Databases
yFiles easily integrates with virtually any database for efficient data visualization. Simply import your data to create interactive graph visualizations and export visualized data back to databases. Specifically designed for graph databases, yFiles enables dynamic visualization, interactive exploration, and data synchronization, facilitating better insights and decision-making.
Other data sources
Webinar: From data to graph visualization
Watch the full episode below to learn "How to visualize data using graphs" effectively. Dr. Benjamin Niedermann guides you through "Data visualization techniques," helping you understand your data structure, identify graph components, and create compelling visual representations. This session also showcases several free diagramming tools that can help you get started. Join Dr. Benjamin Niedermann for insights on graph-based data visualization and practical techniques to enhance your analytical capabilities.
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