Getting around 6DEGREES
Learn how to navigate the 6DEGREES graph with ease on desktop. This guide covers zooming, panning, reordering nodes, and using the focus tool to explore relationships with precision.
This guide contains tips for both desktop and mobile uses.
Let's cover how to get around in 6DEGREES so you can navigate the network with confidence.
Contents (desktop):
Zooming
Zooming in and out is the primary way we navigate the graph. Here's some tips:
Placing your mouse on the graph before zooming will zoom in or out from that location so you can zoom directly where you want to go instead of zooming, then panning around to find the spot. Here's an example video:
Panning
To pan around the graph, simply click and drag to the location you want to go. You need to click on an empty part of the graph to move around.
Re-ordering nodes
You can move nodes around if you're trying to get a better picture or want to simplify a complex layout. Grab a node by clicking and holding, then drag it.
NOTE: Currently - moving nodes around is not saved so if you navigate to a different page, your layout will be lost.
Focus
Changing focus is one of the most powerful features in 6DEGREES. Focus allows you to re-order the graph around a particular company or individual.
To focus: click once on a node -> click on the bottom right part of the menu with the target.
MOBILE SPECIFIC HELP
Contents (mobile):
Zooming
Zooming in and out is the primary way we navigate the graph. Here's some tips:
On mobile zooming in or out is a simple "pinch and expand" gesture you're used to on your mobile device. Carefully placing your fingers on the centre of the screen (where you wish to zoom) before zooming and expanding will zoom in or out from that location.
Panning
To pan around the graph, simply place your finger on the screen and drag to the location you want to go.
Tip: On very complex layouts where finding empty space to pan from is difficult you can use two fingers like you would to zoom, but in this case simply drag your fingers around together. This way, you avoid moving a node around when you wanted to pan.
Re-ordering nodes
You can move nodes around if you're trying to get a better picture or want to simply a complex layout. Grab a node by tapping and holding, then drag it.
NOTE: Currently - moving nodes around is not saved so if you navigate to a different page, your layout will be lost.
Focus
Changing focus is one of the most powerful features in 6DEGREES. Focus allows you to re-order the graph around a particular company or individual.
To focus: press once on a node -> press on the bottom right part of the menu with the target and the graph will redraw.