microsoft / microsoft/automatic-graph-layout
[Question] Layered layout support?
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Description
Is it possible to calculate a layout similar to what ELK does in "layered" mode?
Specifically:
- Nodes are placed on "layers", being aligned by X or Y axis depending on the graph orientation
- Nodes have "ports", which indicate the side at which edges enter or leave the node
- Edges are orthogonal
- Edges never overlap nodes
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Research direction
Start by reviewing the repository’s existing layout entry points and any current handling of graph orientation, ports, and edge routing; the issue names no specific files or tests. Done would mean a layered layout mode that places nodes in aligned layers, respects port sides, routes orthogonal edges, and prevents edges from overlapping nodes.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- csharp
- Domain
- computer-graphics
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100