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SocNetV v1.4 Released!

Dimitris

Today is a fine day to release another SocNetV update. Version 1.4 brings consistency to the application by fixing many long-standing bugs (e.g., #514264 and #713617) and adding exciting new features.

New Features

  • Node Size Layouts Based on Prominence Scores:

    • SocNetV can now adjust node sizes to reflect a selected prominence index score.
    • This feature supports all indices calculated by SocNetV, including Degree, Closeness, Influence Range Closeness, Betweenness, PageRank, Proximity, Eccentricity, and Power.

  • Support for UCINET Edgelist1 Format:

    • SocNetV can now import edgelist1 UCINET format, for example:
dl
N=48
format=edgelist1
data:
1 2 4
1 3 2
1 6 2
1 8 2

  • Updated Shortcuts for Node and Edge Removal:

    • Node removal: Ctrl+Backspace
    • Edge removal: Shift+Backspace
    • You can also click on a node and press Ctrl+Backspace to remove it.

  • New Dataset:

    • Freeman’s EIES networks are now included:
      • Multirelational mode: 32 actors.
      • Single relation mode: 48 actors.

Bug Fixes

This release addresses many longstanding issues, enhancing stability and usability. See the complete ChangeLog for more details.

Downloads

Source code, packages, and executables for Linux, Mac OS X, and Windows are available on the Downloads page.

Have fun!

SocNetV v1.3 Released!

Dimitris

A new version of Social Network Visualizer is available! SocNetV v1.3 introduces significant features, bug fixes, and optimizations.

New Features

  • Multirelational Networks:

    • SocNetV now supports networks with multiple types of ties between actors.
    • When creating the first link, SocNetV prompts the user to name (or label) the new relation.
    • Additional relations can be added by pressing the + button in the toolbar.
    • Switch between relations using the arrow buttons in the toolbar.

    Example Multirelational Network

  • Home Directory for Data:

    • All reports and data are now saved to $HOME/socnetv-data.

Optimizations

  • Memory and Speed Improvements:

    • SocNetV can handle networks with up to 1,000 actors and 10,000 edges efficiently.
    • Uses under 400MB of RAM for such networks, with significantly improved performance.

  • UCINET Import Fixes:

    • Enhanced UCINET import functionality now supports multiple matrices.

Downloads

Source code, packages, and executables for Linux, Mac OS X, and Windows are available on the Downloads page.

Enjoy the new version of SocNetV!

SocNetV Website Gets a Face Lift

Dimitris

After nine years of relying on plain HTML files for our web presence, it was time for the Social Network Visualizer (SocNetV) website to receive a modern overhaul. We’ve transitioned to the open-source GetSimple CMS, which offers a completely text-based, fast, and user-friendly experience.

The new design is based on a heavily modified version of the “my-company” theme, bringing a clean and professional look to the site.

Highlights of the Update

  • A new and improved News Section with historical content, allowing visitors to scroll through older updates.
  • A comprehensive Screenshots Gallery showcasing SocNetV in action from its early days to the latest features.

We hope you enjoy the revamped website and find it easier to navigate and explore!

Visit the website now!

SocNetV 1.2 Released with New GUI and Features

Dimitris

SocNetV version 1.2 has been released! This update brings a major GUI overhaul, new prominence measures, advanced visualization layouts, and numerous bug fixes.

Highlights

Redesigned Conceptualization of Prominence

SocNetV now distinguishes between Centrality indices and Prestige indices, following frameworks by Wasserman & Faust and Knoke & Burt:

  • Centrality Indices (for undirected graphs or outLinks in digraphs):

    • Degree Centrality (DC)
    • Closeness Centrality (CC)
    • Influence Range Closeness Centrality (IRCC)
    • Betweeness Centrality (BC)
    • Stress Centrality (SC)
    • Eccentricity Centrality (EC)
    • Power Centrality (PC)
    • Information Centrality (IC)

  • Prestige Indices (for directed graphs, focusing on inLinks):

    • Degree Prestige (DP)
    • Proximity Prestige (PP)

SocNetV 1.1 Released

Dimitris

SocNetV version 1.1 has just been released! This version focuses on fixing numerous bugs identified since version 1.0.

Highlights

This release is a bugfix update, improving stability and functionality. For a complete list of fixes, refer to the ChangeLog.

Downloads

Source code, binaries for Windows, Fedora, and openSUSE, as well as a Mac OS X 10.9 disk image, are available on the Downloads page.

Enjoy the improved stability and performance of SocNetV 1.1!