Node LInk Diagram

• Vertices (Nodes) are mapped to graphical shapes circles, squares, triangles, etc.
• Edges (Links) are mapped to straight or curved lines
• Nodes can freely be positioned
• Cross Minimization
• Bend Minimization
• Area Minimization
• Cross angle Maximization
• Length Optimization
• Symmetries Node Link
• Node Distribution
• Force Directed Graph Layout
• Hierarchical Edge Bundling