Eclipse Layout Kernel Documentation

Priority (Box Layout)

Type: advanced
Identifier: org.eclipse.elk.priority
Meta Data Provider: core.options.CoreOptions
Value Type: int
Applies To: nodes, edges
Legacy Id: de.cau.cs.kieler.priority

Description

Defines the priority of an object; its meaning depends on the specific layout algorithm and the context where it is used.

Additional Documentation

The box layouter sorts the boxes based on their size. The priority value takes precedence in this sorting.