We have been talking to replace existing Java Applet with Flex for connection visualization for a while now. Here are some results, tell me what do you think of it and which one do you prefer.

Attempt 1. Basic experimentation. It tries to present existing data in a Circular layout. The small coloured dot on the note represent the view of the idea. The Two dots on the both side of a link represents the role of that idea in the given connections. Mouse over shows the information hidden behind it. Mouse over a note shows the description of the note. Double-click a note display Traverse the Graph.

Attempt 2. Display existing data in a ConcentricRedial layout with different link and label rendering Double-click a note Bring the note to the center.

Attempt 3. Add effect on the Link .

Clearly this is a beginning of adopting the Flex. There are more works need to be done. Once we have a stable version of Flex we will replace the current Java applet. So those who having problem with the Java may like to see Flex as an alternative. Watch this space.

Gary