Features

Features

PAOHVis in GraphPolaris provides powerful tools for exploring and analyzing dynamic hypergraphs.

Core Visualization Features

Parallel Entity Layout

• Entities displayed as horizontal bars for easy comparison
• Consistent positioning enables tracking across time
• Visual grouping by category, role, or custom attributes

Temporal Columns

• Discrete time slots arranged left-to-right
• Support for various time granularities (days, weeks, months, years)
• Clear separation between time periods

Hyperedge Representation

• Vertical lines connecting participating entities
• Line thickness can encode edge weight or importance
• Color coding for edge types or categories

Interactive Features

Entity Ordering

• Alphabetical: Simple A-Z ordering for finding specific entities
• Frequency-based: Most active entities at top
• Group-based: Cluster entities by category or community
• Custom ordering: Manual arrangement for specific analysis needs

Filtering & Selection

• Filter by time range to focus on specific periods
• Highlight specific entities to trace their participation
• Filter by edge attributes (type, weight, category)
• Select hyperedges to see participant details

Tooltips & Details

• Hover over hyperedges for event/relationship details
• Click entities to see summary statistics
• View participant roles within each hyperedge

Analysis Features

Pattern Detection

• Identify persistent groups automatically
• Highlight hub entities with high participation
• Detect temporal bursts of activity
• Find bridge entities connecting communities

Aggregation Options

• Aggregate multiple events in same time slot
• Summarize recurring patterns
• Collapse time periods for overview

Comparison Views

• Compare group compositions across time
• Highlight changes between periods
• Track entity participation trends

Data Support

Input Formats

• CSV with entity, time, and group columns
• JSON hypergraph format
• Direct database connections

Hypergraph Features

• Support for edges connecting 2+ entities
• Optional edge labels and descriptions
• Entity grouping and role assignments
• Temporal metadata (start, end, duration)

Export & Sharing

• Export static images (PNG, SVG)
• Export filtered data for further analysis
• Share interactive views with stakeholders
• Embed in reports and presentations