Set the layout algorithm for a g6 graph

This function configures the layout algorithm used to position nodes in a g6 graph. G6 provides various layout algorithms such as 'force', 'radial', 'circular', 'grid', 'concentric', 'dagre', and more. Each layout has its own set of configurable parameters.

Usage

g6_layout(graph, layout = d3_force_layout())

Arguments

graph

A g6 graph object created with g6().

layout

An existing layout function like circular_layout. At minimum, this can be a list that should contain a type element specifying the layout algorithm. Additional parameters depend on the layout type chosen, for instance list(type = "force").

Value

The modified g6 graph object with the specified layout, allowing for method chaining.

Details

G6 provides several layout algorithms, each suitable for different graph structures:

• force: Force-directed layout using physical simulation of forces

• random: Random layout placing nodes randomly

• circular: Arranges nodes on a circle

• radial: Radial layout with nodes arranged outward from a central node

• grid: Arranges nodes in a grid pattern

• concentric: Concentric circles with important nodes in the center

• dagre: Hierarchical layout for directed acyclic graphs

• fruchterman: Force-directed layout based on the Fruchterman-Reingold algorithm

• mds: Multidimensional scaling layout

• comboForce: Force-directed layout specially designed for combo graphs

Each layout algorithm has specific configuration options. See the G6 documentation for detailed information on each layout and its parameters: https://g6.antv.antgroup.com/en/manual/layout/overview

See also

g6