New type of node: Supernode. The supernode could have multiple connection subnodes.

[scarr]

In order to draw a network graph with edges coming originating on a certain point on a node or terminating on a certain point on a node, would it be possible to put x/y offsets on either side of the edge i.e. in order to originate the edge from the top or bottom of the node as per the attached image.

[AlexDM0]

Hi,

This is not possible, nor do I think this will be added to the network. The reason for this is twofold. Firstly I really don't see this working for all orientations of a node since vertical and horizontal lose meaning when rotating around. Secondly, there usually is a better way to do this. You could for instance add some transparent space at the top of your icons?

Regards,

Alex

[scarr]

Yes, That might work, but unlikely for multiple edges originating or terminating in a single node. I have used hidden nodes in order to achieve it in the image shown, not ideal.
That's a pity. It would be nice to be able to create static network graphs as per something like Cacti Network WeatherMaps.

[AlexDM0]

Hi,

Could you explain to me how this would work if your edges are not 100% horizontal? Sure, in this case an offset would work, but if you pivot the entire thing by say 10 degrees? You'd need a reference frame and transform all coordinates. I'm afraid this is a bit too specific a usecase to taylor to.

On a good note though, in 4.0 you can easily draw on the canvas before or after the network is done drawing. That means you can just show your 'invisible nodes' and paint the larger object over it manually.

Regards,

Alex

[AlexDM0]

Finally, it could be nice (after 4.0) to introduce a superclass node, that would have multiple 'connection points'.

[scarr]

Yes. That would be ideal. I am trying in the example above to create a static logical map, say for example of some nodes in a telecoms network. My nodes are set to "Not allowed to move" and are positioned at specific x any y co-ordinates on the canvas.

[AlexDM0]

Hi Scarr,

I'll add this as a feature request.

Regards,

Alex

Edit: to clarify, we list the feature requests on our website and close the issue to keep our issues here clean and for bugs.

[mojoaxel]

Reopening as Feature-Request issue (see #2114).
Everybody: Please feel free to implement this!

[wimrijnders]

Closed due to inactivity. Feel free to reopen if this is still relevant.