Priority (ELK Force)

Property Value
Type: advanced
Identifier: org.eclipse.elk.priority
Meta Data Provider: core.options.CoreOptions
Value Type: int
Applies To: nodes, edges

Description

Defines the priority of an object; its meaning depends on the specific layout algorithm and the context where it is used.

Additional Documentation

Priorities set on nodes determine the order in which connected components are placed: components with a higher sum of node priorities will end up before components with a lower sum. Priorities set on edges usually directly influence the attractive force of a connection, with higher priorities corresponding to greater attractive forces.