Cayley Graphs in LaTeX: Tips and Tricks for Creating Dynamic Visualizations

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The discussion focuses on creating Cayley graphs in LaTeX, highlighting the use of the "xy" package as a primary tool for this purpose. While the "xy" package is primarily designed for commutative diagrams, it is also capable of supporting graph creation. An alternative approach suggested is to create the graphs using external graphic design software and then import the resulting images into LaTeX documents for better visual quality.

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Hello,

What is best suited for making cayley graphs in LaTeX?

Thank you.
 
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Check out http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/LaTeX/Creating_Graphics

Basically, if you REALLY want to do it in LaTeX, then you should try the "xy" package. It's mostly used for commutative diagrams, but it supports graphs as well (I think).

However, how I would do it, is to just draw the graphs in an external program and import the graphic.
 

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