OGDF stands both for Open Graph Drawing Framework (the original name) and Open Graph algorithms and Data structures Framework.
OGDF is a self-contained C++ library for graph algorithms, in particular for (but not restricted to) automatic graph drawing. It offers sophisticated algorithms and data structures to use within your own applications or scientific projects.
OGDF is developed and supported by Osnabrück University, University of Passau, University of Konstanz, TU Vienna, and TU Ilmenau.
- How to Install
- Release Notes and Porting Guide
- Reference Documentation
- Developer's Guide
- Compiler Defines
- Official Website
This software is distributed under the terms of the GNU General Public License v2 or v3, with special exceptions. By installing this software you agree to these license terms.
See LICENSE.txt for more information on the license and included third-party software, like frameworks for linear programming or unit testing.
All files in the OGDF distribution (except for third-party software) are copyrighted:
Copyright (C) 1999–2025