Digraph with a single constrained axis

I would like to visualize a 2-D graph where one dimension (x) is known. I would Matlab to optimize the other dimension automatically. Unfortunately, when specifying coordinates (xdata, ydata) both coordinates must be provided. Is there a work around where I could only specify xdata and the y-coordinate would be optimized algorithmically?

Answer 1

[Christine Tobler]

All algorithms for graph visualization that I'm aware of will compute both x and y (and sometimes z) coordinates for the nodes. The best I can suggest is to just use random numbers for the other axis.

[ASC]

Thanks for your input.

Answer 2

[Steven Lord]

Are you trying to create some sort of horizontal flowchart? If so them perhaps using the 'layered' layout with the 'Direction' option will help you.

[ASC]

I am trying to do something like this. The layered options work (pretty) well but I would like something better. I want to constrain each data point on one dimension.