Planar Graph Layouts
What are some edge overlap minimization techniques when laying out a graph? (Preferably related to GraphViz) Also are there any existing software that can layout a graph in a planar fashion? Current Layout - http://www.evecakes.com/doodles/master.gif The pink section in the upper left hand corner looks fine while the light blue section has some avoidable edge overlaps. For general graphs, the problem of a determining a planar layout of a graph with least edges crossing (the Crossing Number ) is NP-hard. So some heuristic methods are used (like the Force based layout algorithms). The page below