Applying layout algorithms to hand-drawn graphs

Peter Reid; Fred Hallett-Hook; Beryl Plimmer; Helen Purchase

doi:10.1145/1324892.1324933

Applying layout algorithms to hand-drawn graphs

Peter Reid, Fred Hallett-Hook, Beryl Plimmer, Helen Purchase

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Paper › Research › peer-review

5 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

Hand-drawing a node-and-edge graph is a simple visual problem solving technique; however as the graph is built it can easily get untidy and confusing. It is more difficult to understand and interpret a confusing graph. By applying edge morphing techniques and a force-directed algorithm the hand-drawn graph can retain its informal appearance while its layout is improved. Graphs will be more readily understood, making the problem solving process easier.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Australasian Computer-Human Interaction Conference, OZCHI'07
Publisher	Springer
Pages	203-206
Number of pages	4
ISBN (Print)	9781595938725
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1145/1324892.1324933
Publication status	Published - 2007
Externally published	Yes
Event	Australian Computer Human Interaction Conference 2007 - Adelaide, Australia Duration: 28 Nov 2007 → 30 Nov 2007 Conference number: 19th http://www.ozchi.org/ozchi2007/ https://dl.acm.org/doi/proceedings/10.1145/1324892 (Conference Proceedings)

Conference

Conference	Australian Computer Human Interaction Conference 2007
Abbreviated title	OZCHI 2007
Country/Territory	Australia
City	Adelaide
Period	28/11/07 → 30/11/07
Internet address	http://www.ozchi.org/ozchi2007/ https://dl.acm.org/doi/proceedings/10.1145/1324892 (Conference Proceedings)

Keywords

Layout algorithms
Sketch tools
Tablet PC

Access to Document

10.1145/1324892.1324933

Cite this

@inproceedings{cd0b18f19d794979b4ea90bd888e4298,

title = "Applying layout algorithms to hand-drawn graphs",

abstract = "Hand-drawing a node-and-edge graph is a simple visual problem solving technique; however as the graph is built it can easily get untidy and confusing. It is more difficult to understand and interpret a confusing graph. By applying edge morphing techniques and a force-directed algorithm the hand-drawn graph can retain its informal appearance while its layout is improved. Graphs will be more readily understood, making the problem solving process easier.",

keywords = "Layout algorithms, Sketch tools, Tablet PC",

author = "Peter Reid and Fred Hallett-Hook and Beryl Plimmer and Helen Purchase",

year = "2007",

doi = "10.1145/1324892.1324933",

language = "English",

isbn = "9781595938725",

pages = "203--206",

booktitle = "Australasian Computer-Human Interaction Conference, OZCHI'07",

publisher = "Springer",

note = "Australian Computer Human Interaction Conference 2007, OZCHI 2007 ; Conference date: 28-11-2007 Through 30-11-2007",

url = "http://www.ozchi.org/ozchi2007/, https://dl.acm.org/doi/proceedings/10.1145/1324892",

}

TY - GEN

T1 - Applying layout algorithms to hand-drawn graphs

AU - Reid, Peter

AU - Hallett-Hook, Fred

AU - Plimmer, Beryl

AU - Purchase, Helen

N1 - Conference code: 19th

PY - 2007

Y1 - 2007

N2 - Hand-drawing a node-and-edge graph is a simple visual problem solving technique; however as the graph is built it can easily get untidy and confusing. It is more difficult to understand and interpret a confusing graph. By applying edge morphing techniques and a force-directed algorithm the hand-drawn graph can retain its informal appearance while its layout is improved. Graphs will be more readily understood, making the problem solving process easier.

AB - Hand-drawing a node-and-edge graph is a simple visual problem solving technique; however as the graph is built it can easily get untidy and confusing. It is more difficult to understand and interpret a confusing graph. By applying edge morphing techniques and a force-directed algorithm the hand-drawn graph can retain its informal appearance while its layout is improved. Graphs will be more readily understood, making the problem solving process easier.

KW - Layout algorithms

KW - Sketch tools

KW - Tablet PC

UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=57349084035&partnerID=8YFLogxK

U2 - 10.1145/1324892.1324933

DO - 10.1145/1324892.1324933

M3 - Conference Paper

AN - SCOPUS:57349084035

SN - 9781595938725

SP - 203

EP - 206

BT - Australasian Computer-Human Interaction Conference, OZCHI'07

PB - Springer

T2 - Australian Computer Human Interaction Conference 2007

Y2 - 28 November 2007 through 30 November 2007

ER -

Applying layout algorithms to hand-drawn graphs

Abstract

Conference

Keywords

Access to Document

Other files and links

Cite this