How to avoid overlapping nodes in graphviz?

Question

I am trying to draw a graph with many nodes and edges.

However, the graph is becoming too clumsy, with nodes and edges overlapping. I tried (unsuccessfully), the following, all or combinations of these.

size = "12.0, 20.0!";
margin  = 0.0;
len = 1.0;

I am using neato to generate a png file.

The size specification did not even seem to work.

Any tips will be appreciated.

score 15 · Answer 1 · edited May 19 '15 at 01:39

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Try using SFDP using graph [ overlap=false ].

edited May 19 '15 at 01:39

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answered Jan 23 '15 at 16:53

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This does not provide an answer to the question. To critique or request clarification from an author, leave a comment below their post. – Pரதீப் Jan 24 '15 at 04:18
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@Fireblade He did provide an answer - solved my problem with SFDP. I made a slight amendment to improve his answer. – Liam M May 19 '15 at 01:38

score 13 · Accepted Answer · answered Nov 19 '12 at 04:40

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Try using sfdp or fdp from the same graphviz package. This tools have two parameters K and repulsiveforce which control how far the nodes will be from each other.

Look here for further details

answered Nov 19 '12 at 04:40

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Looks like the K and repulsiveforce parameters work like magic wands. Thanks a lot. – Masroor Nov 19 '12 at 06:26
K seems to have disappeared? – IceFire Feb 24 '17 at 12:52

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