Good programs to make graphs (complex systems) in linux

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around recommendations for software programs suitable for creating graphs, particularly in the context of studying complex systems. Participants share their experiences and suggest various tools for visualizing connected points in graphs.

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  • Exploratory
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Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about programs for building graphs with around 1500 connected points.
  • Another participant suggests using networkX in Python, noting their lack of comparison with other tools.
  • A third participant asks about the intended use of the graphs, proposing graphviz as a suitable tool for visualization.
  • Another suggestion includes matplotlib, a Python module that generates high-quality charts and graphs.
  • A participant expresses interest in graphviz after trying it and finds it promising.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants present multiple suggestions for graphing tools, but there is no consensus on a single best option. The discussion remains open with various viewpoints on the tools available.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not specified the exact requirements or features they seek in graphing software, which may affect the recommendations provided.

UFSJ
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Hi guys,

my questions is simple and direct. I'm new in the study of complex systems and would like to know which programs are suggested to use to build a graphs, some thing as 1500 connected points.

Thanks a lot!
 
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UFSJ said:
Hi guys,

my questions is simple and direct. I'm new in the study of complex systems and would like to know which programs are suggested to use to build a graphs, some thing as 1500 connected points.

Thanks a lot!
In python there is networkX, which is what I used before. I don't have anything to compare it to though.
https://networkx.org/

You might get more hits searching network rather than graph, because graph based models of complex dynamical systems are called complex networks rather than graphs in the literature.
 
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What do you want to do with the graphs once you have built them? If you just want to visualise them then graphviz is the obvious tool.
 
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pbuk said:
What do you want to do with the graphs once you have built them? If you just want to visualise them then graphviz is the obvious tool.
Thanks pbuk. I'm trying this program. Actually look as very good!
 

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