Excel to Graphviz Files

Excel to Graphviz Relationship Visualizer
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INTRODUCTION
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The Relationship Visualizer lets you easily collect relationship information in Excel and quickly generate relationship graphs.

It automatically draws diagrams from high‑level instructions, handling details like shape placement and connecting lines. While it offers many customization options, it isn't designed for precise, pixel‑perfect control. If you need exact placement or prefer freehand drawing, this tool may not be the right fit.

It's ideal for anyone who wants fast visualizations with minimal effort and doesn't need fine‑grained layout control. Simply provide statements like "A is related to B," and the Relationship Visualizer will produce a complete graphical representation of your data.



INSTALLATION
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The documentation at https://exceltographviz.com/install/ provides everything you need to set up and use the Relationship Visualizer.

Please note that the required open‑source Graphviz tools are not included with this package. The online documentation explains how to download and install them separately.



GETTING STARTED
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Take the time to work through the guides at https://exceltographviz.com/ to get the most out of the Relationship Visualizer. Much of the underlying graphic‑processing complexity is already configured for you, so creating a graph can be as simple as entering a few lists and clicking a button. If you choose to explore the full feature set, you’ll be able to produce far more intricate and expressive diagrams. Once you get comfortable with the workflow, the entire process becomes straightforward, enjoyable, and genuinely rewarding.




MINIMUM SUPPORTED CONFIGURATIONS
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Windows:
- Excel for Microsoft 365, Excel LTSC 2024, or Excel LTSC 2021
- Windows 10, Windows 11, or Windows Server 2022
- Graphviz 14.1.1 (20251213.1925) or higher

macOS:
- Excel for Microsoft 365 for Mac, Excel LTSC 2024 for Mac, or Excel LTSC 2021 for Mac
- macOS Ventura, Sonoma, or Sequoia
- Graphviz 14.1.1 (20251213.1925) or higher



LICENSE
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MIT License

Copyright (c) 2015-2026 Jeffrey Long

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The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all copies or substantial portions of the Software.

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