Component Arrangement

This layout algorithm provides several variants to automatically arrange a graph’s
components.

Style

No Arrangement
Does not change the arrangement of components.
Multiple Rows
Components are arranged in rows.
Single Row
Arranges components side by side in a single row.
Single Column
Arranges components in a single column.
Packed Rectangle
Rectangular component arrangement.
Compact Rectangle
Rectangular component arrangement where gaps within components are used to place
other components.
Packed Circle
Circular component arrangement.
Compact Circle
Circular component arrangement where gaps within components are used to place
other components.

Remove Overlaps

Determines whether component overlaps should be avoided.

From Sketch

Determines whether the relative positions of components should be maintained.

Use Screen Aspect Ratio

The current aspect ratio is used to determine the aspect ratio of the calculated
drawing.

Aspect Ratio

Determines the aspect ratio (width by height) of the resulting layout.
This option allows for creating layouts which for example fit onto the page of
a book.

This option will only be respected if the Use Screen Aspect Ratio option
is disabled.

Inter Component Spacing

Determines spacing between components.

Enable Grid

Determines whether the components should be placed on a grid.

Grid Spacing

Determines the grid’s spacing which is used for placing components.