Automatic Layout of Project Plans Using a Metro Map Metaphor
ISSN
1550-6037
ISBN
0-7695-2397-8
Type
conference paper
Date Issued
2005-07-06
Author(s)
Stott, JM
;
Rodgers, P
;
Burkhard, Remo
;
Meier, M.
;
Smis, M.
Abstract
In this paper, we describe a tool to improve inter-functional communication of project plans by displaying them as a metro map. Our tool automatically lays out plans using a multicriteria system adapted for the application area. Previous studies have shown that displaying project plans using a metro map metaphor as a complementary visualization to Gantt charts attracts and engages individuals, presents an overview of detail and initiates discussions. Creating such a map manually is time consuming. Hence, we have developed a software tool that converts a standard planning format into a metro map visualization and assists designers in generating comprehensible layouts. Our findings may be important for researchers in the domain of human computer interaction, project managers, knowledge visualization and communication scientists.
Language
English
HSG Classification
not classified
Refereed
Yes
Book title
Proceedings of the Ninth International Conference on Information Visualisation
Publisher
IEEE Computer Society Press
Publisher place
Los Alamitos, CA
Start page
203
End page
206
Event Title
9th International Conference on Information Visualization (IV05)
Event Location
London
Event Date
06.-08.07.2005
Subject(s)
Division(s)
Eprints ID
21013