Creating Graphs in TikZ: Nodes and Edges Tutorial (Unlocking LaTeX Graphics - Video 17)
In this episode of Unlocking LaTeX Graphics, applied mathematician Tammy Kolda walks you through the basics of creating graphs in TikZ, including coverage of the TikZ positioning library. This self-contained video demonstrates how to use nodes and edges, including positioning, styling, and connecting them. The tutorial is based on her book, Unlocking LaTeX Graphics.
00:00 Welcome
00:21 Today's Topic
00:33 Setting up at Overleaf
01:14 Creating a Node
03:02 Adding More Nodes
05:53 Manually Specifying Distances
06:53 Adding Edges
09:01 Bendy Edges & Self Loops
11:10 Changing the Automatic Node Spacing
12:58 Thanks for Watching
Key terms today: tikz, latex graphics, graph drawing, node, edge, positioning
Today's Document on Overleaf: https://www.overleaf.com/read/hypcwcg...
Relevant Previous Episodes:
Getting Started with TikZ LaTeX Graphics (tikzpicture): • Getting Started with TikZ LaTeX Graphics: ...
Getting Started with TikZ Nodes (node text option): • Getting Started with TikZ Nodes (Unlocking...
Node Sizing in TikZ (minimum size): • Node Sizing in TikZ (Unlocking LaTeX Graph...
Using Styles in TikZ LaTeX Graphics (tikzset): • Using Styles in TikZ LaTeX Graphics (Unloc...
Using Arrows in TikZ LaTeX Graphics (shorten): • Using Arrows in TikZ LaTeX Graphics (Unloc...
Curved Paths (bend left/right option): • Curved Paths in TikZ LaTeX Graphics (Unloc...
Circle Node Shape: • Node Shapes and Anchors in TikZ (Unlocking...
Unlocking LaTeX Graphics Book: https://latex-graphics.com
Purchase Book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3z76nwb