fdp:tldr:ba8ee

fdp: Render a `svg` image with the specified output filename (lowercase -o).

$ fdp -T svg -o ${path-to-image-svg} ${path-to-input-gv}

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This command is using the fdp tool to convert a Graphviz DOT file (.gv) into an SVG image file.

Here's what each part of the command means:

fdp: This is the command itself, which is a part of the Graphviz software suite. It stands for "force-directed graph drawing program" and is used for layout algorithms.
-T svg: This option specifies that the output should be in SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) format. SVG is a file format for vector graphics, which allows for smooth scaling of the image without loss of quality.
-o ${path-to-image-svg}: This option specifies the output file path and name for the resulting SVG image. ${path-to-image-svg} is a placeholder that should be replaced with the desired path and filename for the output SVG file.
${path-to-input-gv}: This is the path and filename of the input Graphviz DOT file (.gv). It specifies the source file that needs to be converted into an SVG image. ${path-to-input-gv} is a placeholder that should be replaced with the actual path and filename of the input DOT file.

Overall, this command will take the input DOT file, use the fdp program to apply a force-directed layout algorithm, and generate an SVG image file based on that layout. The output SVG file will be saved at the provided path and filename.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.

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