What it is
Force-Directed Network applies physics to your edge list, settling nodes into a layout where related entities cluster naturally. The right chart when relationship topology *is* the story.
What it does
Force-simulated node-link layout with charge, link distance, and collision, plus hover-highlight, drag-to-fix, and click cross-filter.
Why use it
Edge lists hide structure. A force layout exposes communities, hubs, and bridges in seconds.
Three ways teams use it
Comms
Co-mention network for a press cycle.
Engineering
Service dependency network.
Sales
Account introduction graph from CRM.
Add it in 30 seconds
- Open your Data Studio report and click Add a chart → Community visualizations → Explore more.
- Paste the Viz Studio manifest URL or pick this chart from the Viz Studio gallery card.
- Bind the dimensions and metrics in the data panel — done.
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Bipartite Graph
Two columns, every link explicit — A-to-B relationships made obvious.
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Chord Diagram
Circular chord ribbons — every pairwise flow, perfectly weighted.
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