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Need help with overlapping records using graphviz and neato

I am building a dot file to represent computer hardware and the physical connections to a network switch and displays. I have it looking ok when processed by the dot program but I think I really want it processed by neato to create a more "free form" picture as it starts to grom. Right now when I run my large file with neato, everythin...

Hidden edges in Graphviz

I'm trying to create a graph using Graphviz (complied with neato), and I would like to place nodes in specific locations. For this, I'm specifying exact edge lengths for all edges. However, I don't want all edges to be visible in the final image. Do you know of any way to hide edges? I should mention that I tried coloring the edges whi...

Node layering in Graphviz

I'm creating a graph using Graphviz (compiled with neato). This graph contains many overlapping nodes which is perfectly fine. However, there is a group of large nodes which I prefer to always be on top of other small nodes - even-though I prefer to define the large nodes first in the graph (which makes them get painted at the very botto...

How to force Graphiz tool (dot, neato,...) to accept some initial node placement

Is there a way to force any Graphviz tool (dot, neato,...) to accept some initial node placement and keep them in this position, while placing the remaining nodes using its standard algorithm ? I have tried to play with the "pos" node attribute in Neato, without success. Thanks in advance ! JCLL ...