Exemplar-based Layout Fine-tuning for Node-link Diagrams

We design and evaluate a novel layout fine-tuning technique for node-link diagrams that facilitates exemplar-based adjustment of group substructures in batching mode. The key idea is to transfer user modifications on local substructure other the entire graph are topologically similar exemplar. first precompute canonical representation each with node embedding techniques then use it on-the-fly retrieval. develop light-weight interactive system enable intuitive adjustment, modification transfer, visual exploration. also report some results quantitative comparisons, three case studies, within-participant study.