Chapter 2. Introducing yFiles FLEX Client Layout Extension

Table of Contents

yFiles FLEX Library Components
yFiles FLEX Client Layout Extension
How to Read this Developer's Guide
Where to Find Things in yFiles FLEX Client Layout Extension

This chapter presents yFiles FLEX Client Layout Extension. It briefly discusses possible ways of reading the Developer's Guide, and also gives an overview of the packages and their provided functionality.

yFiles FLEX Library Components

yFiles FLEX Client Layout Extension

yFiles FLEX Client Layout Extension contains essential classes and data types for graph analysis tasks and an extensive suite of graph layout algorithms which offer unequaled opportunities. It provides efficient implementations of advanced data types like graph or priority queue and makes available a wide variety of graph and network algorithms which form an indispensable toolkit for any network analysis tasks.

The suite of graph layout algorithms supports a multitude of layout styles like hierarchical, orthogonal, or circular. Additionally, edge routing algorithms make it possible to route edges into existing diagrams easily. The algorithms provide a rich API that enables extensive configuration and customization to suit most layout demands.