d3js Tree square

Question

I would like to use d3.js to build a pedigree tree.

All exemples that I found are showcasing organic trees.

Answer 1

You could accomplish this using either the cluster or tree layouts. And using a custom path generator to draw orthogonal lines connecting nodes, as in this elbow dendrogram. I guess I was feeling inspired so I gave it a shot:

• http://bl.ocks.org/2966094