SUGGESTION: It would be nice if the user OPTIONALLY could configure the automatic layout, so that it keeps a X pixel/em margin between neighboring tree branches.
PRO: Can help visual readability.
CON: More canvas space is used. Less available.
BUT: As this feature shall be optional, it does not harm those who like the current auto-layout, but serve those who might like some more visual branch distinction.
MOCK UP: I attached a demo map + screenshots, which shows the intended automatic layout, which I achieved by manually dragging the branches apart for the demonstration purpose.
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I think this is an excellent feature request... I've been looking through the settings for just this feature today. To be honest this is the one thing stopping me using this application more, as when presenting and talking about maps they can be difficault and confusing to understand because of the closeness of separate branches. I ass the bubbles to help clarify the different nodes, but it still needs more adjustable spacing options in my opinion.
Last edit: Anonymous 2015-12-11
Dear Will Lingard: Thanks for appreciating my suggestion!
I couldn't estimate how needed this feature is, the own judgement might be distorted... But now, as another person confirmed his interest publicly, and backed it up with reasoning, I allow myself to increase the issue priority from 5 to 7.
I hope that this request will be evaluated for implementation!