Automatic label placement

Describes the label placement algorithms.

• Getting started with labeling

Provides information to get started using the Label Layout framework.

• Specifying labels and obstacles

Explains what labels and obstacles are.

• Using the label layout API

Describes how to perform a label layout.

• Annealing label layout

Describes the Annealing Label Layout algorithm (class IlvAnnealingLabelLayout from the package ilog.views.graphlayout.labellayout.annealing).

• Random Label Layout

Describes the Random Label Layout algorithm (class IlvRandomLabelLayout from the package ilog.views.graphlayout.labellayout.random).

• Using advanced features

Describes advanced features for using the Label Layout.

• Defining your own labeling model

Describes how to develop a custom label layout algorithm if you need one.