Features and limitations of the RL

Features

Random placement of the nodes of a graph inside a specified region.

Limitations

  • The algorithm computes random coordinates for the upper-left corner of the graphic objects representing the nodes. In some cases, it might not be appropriate.
  • To ensure that the nodes do not overlap the margins of the layout region, the algorithm computes the coordinates randomly inside a region whose width and height are smaller than the width and height of the layout region. The difference is the maximum width and the maximum height of the nodes. In some cases, it might not be appropriate.