Features

Features

Sankey diagrams in GraphPolaris provide powerful tools for exploring and analyzing flow data.

Core Visualization Features

Proportional Flow Width

• Link width directly proportional to flow quantity
• Immediate visual comparison of relative magnitudes
• Consistent scaling across all flows

Multi-Level Node Layout

• Automatic positioning of nodes in columns
• Support for multiple intermediate stages
• Hierarchical and process-oriented layouts

Flow Tracing

• Clear visual paths from source to destination
• Smooth curved connections between nodes
• Color coding for flow categories or sources

Interactive Features

Hover & Highlight

• Hover over links to see exact flow values
• Highlight all flows through a specific node
• Trace complete pathways from source to sink

Node Manipulation

• Drag nodes to reorder within columns
• Collapse/expand node groups
• Focus on specific parts of the flow network

Filtering & Selection

• Filter by minimum flow threshold
• Show/hide specific flow categories
• Isolate pathways for detailed analysis

Analysis Features

Flow Metrics

• Total flow through each node
• Percentage of total for each link
• Net flow calculations (in vs out)

Loss Detection

• Automatic calculation of flow differences
• Highlight stages with significant loss
• Conservation checking for closed systems

Path Analysis

• Identify dominant pathways
• Calculate path-specific totals
• Compare alternative routes

Layout Options

Automatic Layout

• Optimal node positioning for readability
• Minimized link crossings
• Balanced column spacing

Custom Arrangement

• Manual node ordering within columns
• Group related nodes together
• Align by category or hierarchy

Direction Options

• Left-to-right (default)
• Top-to-bottom for vertical flows
• Circular for cyclical processes

Data Support

Input Formats

• CSV with source, target, value columns
• JSON flow specification
• Direct database connections

Flow Attributes

• Quantities (required)
• Categories for color coding
• Labels and descriptions
• Time periods for temporal analysis

Aggregation

• Automatic aggregation of parallel flows
• Grouping by category or hierarchy
• Summary statistics per node

Export & Sharing

• Export static images (PNG, SVG)
• Export flow data tables
• Share interactive views
• Embed in reports and dashboards