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We present a new method for the application of 2-layer crossing reduction algorithms to layered compound graphs.It is based on an algorithm by Sander [9], [7], [8] and improves it with fewer crossings.Our method is optimal in the sense that it does not introduce unnecessary crossings by itself.If used with an optimal 2-layer crossing reduction algorithm, the crossing reduction for 2-layer compound graphs is optimal, too.
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Forster, M. (2002). Applying Crossing Reduction Strategies to Layered Compound Graphs. In: Goodrich, M.T., Kobourov, S.G. (eds) Graph Drawing. GD 2002. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 2528. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-36151-0_26
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