Visualization and Manipulation of Pedigree Diagrams

Limsoon Wong[1](limsoon@krdl.org.sg)

[1]Kent Ridge Digital Labs,21 Heng Mui Keng Terrace,Singapore 119613


Abstract

A pedigree is a set of indeviduals related as spouse, and offspring. There are some aesthetic considerations when drawing pedigree diagrams. It accepts a simple text-based specification of a pedigree diagram. The pedigree diagram is then layout automatically. Both GIF- and PS-formatted output files are produced. In addition, the Pedigree Visualizer also provides a rich set of functions for the manipulation and management of large pedigree files.

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Japanese Society for Bioinformatics