Genetic Algorithms for Graph Layouts with Geometric Constraints

D. Vrajitoru (USA) and B.R. El-Gamil (Egypt)

Keywords

genetic algorithms, graph theory, geometric modeling

Abstract

In this paper we introduce an application of real-coded ge netic algorithms to the problem of consistent graph layouts and explore the potential contribution of the genetic algo rithms for this particular problem. Given a weighted graph, we want to find a geometric position of every vertex (lay out) consistent with the weights in the graph. Among the possible solutions to this problem, we would also like to find one that follows a particular given shape or has some geometric properties. Our paper shows that the genetic al gorithm can help improve the quality of the solution based on the geometric criteria and not only on precision.

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