# Network Chart Generator

Interactive network relationship graph for visualizing social networks, topological structures, and node connections

> Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/network-chart

- **Category:** Data Visualization

- **Keywords:** network, graph, node, edge, relationship, social, topology, connections

## Overview

The Network Chart Generator is an intuitive tool for creating interactive relationship graphs, allowing you to visualize complex data structures, social networks, and topological connections through customizable nodes and edges.

## Inputs

- **Network Data** (textarea): JSON format network data with nodes and edges arrays. Nodes: id, label, group, size, color. Edges: source, target, weight, color, label
- **Chart Title** (text): Main title of the network chart
- **Layout Algorithm** (select): Select layout algorithm
- **Show Node Labels** (checkbox): Whether to display node labels
- **Show Edge Labels** (checkbox): Whether to display edge labels
- **Color Scheme** (select): Select color scheme
- **Default Node Size** (text): Default size of nodes in pixels
- **Default Edge Width** (text): Default width of edges in pixels
- **Link Distance** (text): Ideal distance between connected nodes (force layout)
- **Node Repulsion** (text): Repulsion force between nodes (negative value)
- **Animation Duration** (text): Animation duration in milliseconds

## When to use

- Mapping complex relationships between entities in a social or organizational network.
- Visualizing IT infrastructure or server topology to identify connection bottlenecks.
- Presenting hierarchical data structures where node-to-node interactions are the primary focus.

## How it works

- Input your data in JSON format, defining your nodes with IDs and labels, and your edges with source and target connections.
- Select a layout algorithm, such as force-directed or circular, to determine how your network is spatially organized.
- Customize the visual appearance by adjusting node sizes, edge widths, and color schemes to highlight specific data groups.
- Generate the interactive chart to explore connections, toggle labels, and analyze the network topology.

## Use cases

- Visualizing team collaboration patterns and communication flows within a company.
- Mapping dependencies between microservices in a software architecture diagram.
- Analyzing social media influence by plotting user accounts as nodes and interactions as edges.

## Frequently asked questions

### What data format does the tool require?

The tool requires a JSON object containing two main arrays: 'nodes' (with id, label, and group) and 'edges' (with source and target).

### Can I change the layout of the graph?

Yes, you can choose between force-directed, circular, grid, and random layout algorithms to best suit your data structure.

### Is the generated chart interactive?

Yes, the output is an interactive HTML-based chart that allows you to explore nodes and connections dynamically.

### How do I highlight specific groups in my network?

You can assign a 'group' property to your nodes and select a color scheme like 'Social Network' to automatically differentiate them.

### Can I adjust the spacing between nodes?

Yes, you can modify the 'Link Distance' and 'Node Repulsion' settings to control the density and spacing of the force-directed layout.

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