# Visualizer
## Features
- Based on [dash-cytoscape](https://github.com/plotly/dash-cytoscape).
- Visualize small and large (10000+ nodes) networks
- Explore attributes of nodes and branches
- Highlight specific nodes and branches
- Visualize various layouts, including hierarchical, force-directed and coordinate-based layouts
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## Quickstart
#### Installation
```bash
pip install 'power-grid-model-ds[visualizer]' # quotes added for zsh compatibility
```
#### Usage
```python
from power_grid_model_ds import Grid
from power_grid_model_ds.visualizer import visualize
from power_grid_model_ds.generators import RadialGridGenerator
grid = RadialGridGenerator(Grid).run()
visualize(grid)
```
This will start a local web server at http://localhost:8050
#### Disclaimer
Please note that the visualizer is still a work in progress and may not be fully functional or contain bugs.
We welcome any feedback or suggestions for improvement.