On 16 January 2011 05:34, Peter Neubauer <peter.neuba...@neotechnology.com>wrote:
> In this case, the graph layout could be computed server side by > something like graphviz or so, and then sliced into zoom level > information. Then interactivity can be added via open layers . > > However, of course the question is how long it takes to calculate the > layout for say 100.000 nodes. After that, the basic layout info is > more or less static. Still, very interesting to think of this kind of > mixed approach for big visualizations, switching to dynamic solutions > under a certain threshold, like 500 nodes or so. > > WDYT? > > /peter Is there any need for database software to provide visualisations? There are graph visualisation packages that have Neo4j backends that provide this functionality amazingly well. If you have four minutes today, I strongly recommend watching a video on Gephi [1]. You'll be amazed by the beauty, speed and utility that can be achieved when built for purpose tools are used. Tim McNamara @timClicks http://timmcnamara.co.nz [1] http://vimeo.com/14899695 _______________________________________________ Neo4j mailing list User@lists.neo4j.org https://lists.neo4j.org/mailman/listinfo/user
