Dynamic Data Appending 2
Continuous Auto-Layout Animation
Demonstrates a force-directed layout that runs continuously, creating an ever-evolving visualization with nodes always in motion.
Continuous Auto-Layout Animation
Functional Overview
This example demonstrates a force-directed layout that runs continuously, creating an ever-evolving visualization where nodes are always in motion.
Implementation of Key Features
Infinite Layout Loop
Configure the layout to run indefinitely:
const myLayout = new MyForceLayout({
maxLayoutTimes: Number.MAX_SAFE_INFINITY
}, graphInstance.getOptions(), graphInstance);
Start Auto-Layout
Enable continuous layout updates:
graphInstance.setLayoutor(myLayout, true, true);
graphInstance.startAutoLayout();
Stop Auto-Layout
Properly clean up when unmounting:
useEffect(() => {
return () => {
graphInstance.stopAutoLayout();
};
}, []);
Creative Use Cases
- Screensaver Displays: Animated data visualizations
- Monitoring Dashboards: Live network activity
- Artistic Visualizations: Generative graph art
- Data Exploration: Discovering patterns through motion
- Interactive Backgrounds: Dynamic ambient visuals