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gvpack:tldr:936e3
gvpack: Combine several graph layouts without packing.
$ gvpack -u ${path-to-layout1-gv} ${path-to-layout2-gv ---} > ${path-to-output-gv}
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The command gvpack -u ${path-to-layout1-gv} ${path-to-layout2-gv} > ${path-to-output-gv}
is used to merge and compress two Graphviz DOT files (Graph Visualization Language files) into a single DOT file.
Here's a breakdown of each part of the command:
gvpack
: This is the command-line tool used to merge and compress Graphviz DOT files.-u
: This option tellsgvpack
to perform a union merge of the input files. The nodes and edges from both input layouts will be included in the output.${path-to-layout1-gv}
: This is the placeholder for the path to the first input layout file. You need to replace${path-to-layout1-gv}
with the actual file path, including its name and extension, e.g.,~/layouts/layout1.gv
. This file contains the first layout you want to merge.${path-to-layout2-gv}
: This is the placeholder for the path to the second input layout file. Just like the first file, replace${path-to-layout2-gv}
with the actual path and filename, e.g.,~/layouts/layout2.gv
. This file contains the second layout you want to merge.>
: This symbol is used for output redirection. It saves the output of the command into a file rather than displaying it in the terminal.${path-to-output-gv}
: This is the placeholder for the path where you want to save the output file after merging the layouts. Replace${path-to-output-gv}
with the desired path, filename, and extension, e.g.,~/output/result.gv
. The merged layout will be saved in this file.
To use the command, you need to replace ${path-to-layout1-gv}
, ${path-to-layout2-gv}
, and ${path-to-output-gv}
with the actual file paths you're working with.
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.