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: Received: 22 April 2024 / Approved: 23 April 2024 / Online: 23 April 2024 (08:48:59 CEST)
How to cite:
Brezani, A.; Kostolny, J.; Zabovsky, M. Force Directed 3D Graph Visualization Algorithm. Preprints2024, 2024041504. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202404.1504.v1
Brezani, A.; Kostolny, J.; Zabovsky, M. Force Directed 3D Graph Visualization Algorithm. Preprints 2024, 2024041504. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202404.1504.v1
Brezani, A.; Kostolny, J.; Zabovsky, M. Force Directed 3D Graph Visualization Algorithm. Preprints2024, 2024041504. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202404.1504.v1
APA Style
Brezani, A., Kostolny, J., & Zabovsky, M. (2024). Force Directed 3D Graph Visualization Algorithm. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202404.1504.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Brezani, A., Jozef Kostolny and Michal Zabovsky. 2024 "Force Directed 3D Graph Visualization Algorithm" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202404.1504.v1
Abstract
Graph visualization has evolved significantly over time, offering various methods to effectively represent complex data structures. This study introduces a novel force-directed algorithm for 3D data visualization, specifically tailored for commonly used datasets in linked data visualization. Leveraging the power of graph theory and methods, the algorithm aims to address the challenge of creating visually appealing and easily interpretable visualizations, which often necessitate advanced user interaction. By utilizing 3D space and the Unity Engine, the research successfully visualizes data and develops interactive visualizations, overcoming limitations of basic force-directed implementations. The main contribution of presented research is in the force-directed algorithm with springs and controlled placement as a visualization technique that combines the use of springs and attractive forces to stabilize a graph in a 3D environment. The combination of these two techniques also helps prevent the formation of a single large cluster within the graph, enhancing the overall visualization quality.
Keywords
graph visualization; spring embedders; force-directed algorithms; 3D visualization; Unity Engine
Subject
Computer Science and Mathematics, Analysis
Copyright:
This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
