A Static Layout Algorithm for DiaMeta

Abstract: The diagram editor generator framework DIAMETA utilizes meta-modelbased language specifications and supports free-hand as well as structured editing. In this paper we present a layouting approach that is especially well suited for a static layout. It is based on the layout algorithm presented in [MM07a] that uses the two concepts constraint satisfaction and attribute evaluation. This algorithm is combined with graph transformations and the result is a natural way of describing the layout of visual languages. As an example we use a simplified version of Sugiyama's algorithm, applied to statechart diagrams.

• Type: Journal
• Year: 2008
• Where: ECEASST
• Authors: Sonja Maier, Mark Minas
• Keywords: Diagram Editor Generator, ECEASST 2008, Layout Algorithm, Static Layout