Re: Graph layout with Metapost?

On Sat, Jan 18, 2003 at 11:33:11PM -0500, Marcus Harnisch wrote:
> Hi List,
> 
> I was wondering if anyone had ever tried to implement graph layout
> features (like Graphviz, see http://www.graphviz.org) using
> Metapost. I really like the graphviz tools but I think the most
> annoying deficiencies are:
> 
> 1. Text layout capabilities are poor. I started working on
>    improvements, but Graphviz' support of a gazillion output drivers
>    doesn't make things easier.
> 
> 2. You cannot add anything to the graph
> 
> The existing Metapost output driver is not an option for me since it
> doesn't solve any of the two problems.

But you can certainly add text that doesn't change the layout, no?
I guess the problem is acting on the layout.

> Ideally, there would be add-ons to Metaobj... Denis?

It doesn't seem simple. Why not stick to a specialized tool
and enhance it?

Denis