aligned tree layout with mutual child-node?

Question

Hi, I'm trying to realise a left-to-right logic-chart using the aligned tree layout.. but how to display 7 in the middle of 5+6 on the same height as 2 (not directly beside 5)

made a simple graph to demonstrate what I mean :(

Answer 1

The sample diagram you posted is structurally not a tree. For this reason, the tree layout algorithm ignores offending (i.e. non-tree) edges when arranging nodes. In your case, the edge connected nodes 6 and 7 is ignored (and node 7 is positioned as if that edge would not exist).

As an alternative, try the hierarchical layout algorithm with option "Symmetric Placement" in tab "General" checked.