gv2gml

gv2gml is a command line tool used for converting Graphviz DOT files to the Graph Modelling Language (GML) format. It provides a simple and straightforward way to transform a graph representation from one format to another.

The tool takes input in the form of a DOT file, which is a plain text graph description language developed by Graphviz. This file contains information about nodes, edges, and their attributes.

gv2gml extracts the relevant information from the DOT file and converts it into GML, a popular graph representation language widely used in graph analysis and visualization tools. GML provides a standardized way to describe graphs using nodes, edges, and their associated attributes.

The converted GML output can then be used with various graph analysis tools that support GML format. This allows users to leverage the capabilities of these tools for further analysis and visualization purposes.

gv2gml supports various command line options to customize the conversion process. Users can specify attributes to include in the output, control the layout algorithm, and adjust other parameters according to their requirements.

The tool is written in C++ and is open source, distributed under the GNU General Public License (GPL). This means it can be freely used, modified, and distributed by anyone.

gv2gml is a part of the Graphviz suite of graph visualization tools, which includes numerous other command line utilities for working with graphs. This suite is widely used across different domains, including software engineering, data analysis, and network analysis.

The simplicity and versatility of gv2gml make it a convenient tool for converting DOT files to GML and bridging the gap between different graph representation formats.

By converting DOT files to GML, users can take advantage of the extensive ecosystem of tools and libraries that support GML, opening up a wide range of possibilities for visualizing and analyzing graphs.