OpenFn / OpenFn/lightning

Allow users to switch the layout of the canvas: vertical or horizontal

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Elixir
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Description

When vertical (default) the workflow should be designed from top to bottom.
When horizontal, the new nodes should go left to right.

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Note we need to consider the impact of edge labels and node descriptions here, they may not work well on horizontal layout.

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Research direction

Start by locating the canvas layout entry point and reviewing how new nodes are positioned in vertical mode. Implement a horizontal mode where new nodes flow left to right, then verify that edge labels and node descriptions remain usable in both layouts.

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Assessment

Domain
frontend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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