Layout refers to the process of determining the sizes and positions of the visual objects that are part of an information presentation. Automated layout refers to the use of a computer program to automate either all or part of the layout process. This field of research lies at the crossroads between artificial intelligence and human computer interaction. Automated layout of presentations is bec...

This support system for drawing tree-structured diagrams, which is implemented in Prolog and a commercial constraint package, enables a user to nd a layout condition adequate to the drawing purpose. Using meta-programming, it automatically produces a corresponding layout program that generates a constraint logic program (CLP) for deriving a layout solution under the selected layout condition an...

The discrete multi-way layout is a widespread data-type associated with regression, experimental designs, gene or protein chips, digital images or videos, and more. A discrete multi-way layout has a finite number of factor level combinations. The layout may be unbalanced or incomplete or both. We consider candidate fits to an incomplete layout that are least squares fits to certain submodels in...

This paper focuses on an empirical layout improvement project. In the implementation process of the project, the authors followed an enhanced procedure to increase the involvement of the area experts in the layout design process, which assured the successful realisation of an appropriate layout solution satisfied to both the project team and the top management of a case company. In this paper, ...

Viewing document images on small devices is a challenge. When showing a region of a page for reading on a small display a page overview is generally lost. If a page overview is desired, typically a low resolution version of the image fitting a small array of pixels a thumbnail is provided. Whereas the readability of text in thumbnails is often lost, document layout information may or may not be...

The constraint-based layout model is a very powerful model to describe a wide range of graphical user interface (GUI) layouts, based on linear constraints. However, the advantages of the constraint-based layout model come at a price: layout designers have to ensure layouts are sound, i.e., they are solvable and items in the layout do not overlap each other. Keeping a layout sound is non-trivial...

The effect of workflow interference is a major concern in facility layout design. Yet, despite the extensive amount of research conducted on the facility layout problem, very little has been done to incorporate interference as part of an overall approach to layout design. This paper examines the impact of workflow interference considerations on facility layout analyses. Linear and nonlinear int...

This paper primarily presents a comprehensive dynamic layout design model which integrates layout and transportation system design via considering more realistic assumptions, such as taking account of fixed-position departments and distance between departments that endanger each other. In addition, specific criteria such as capacity, cost and reliability of facilities are considered in transpor...

We present a method to visualize large clustered graphs (>10,000 nodes). We first generate a 2D layout with regard to the existing cluster hierarchy and then visualize the layout in 3D with a landscape metaphor. For the 2D layout, we use a force directed approach based on a modified Fruchterman-Reingold algorithm. Our goal is to represent single nodes and edges, as well as the overall structure...