Moving multiple nodes with Gephi

Question

I am having a hard time dragging multiple nodes on the screen with Gephi. The multi-select button allows me to select multiple nodes but not move them on the screen. Could this be a system issue (running Ubuntu on Mac)? I have searched the web but to no avail. Is anyone else having this issue?

Answer 1

To drag multiple nodes in Gephi, use the cylinder tool, which is part of the Dragging tool (Fist icon).

• While the Dragging tool is selected, in the top left of the Graph window, next to the word "Dragging," click the blue word (Configure) as shown below

• Set the diameter to something greater than one, and you'll see a grey disc that allows you to drag all nodes that are within the disc.

• To "close" the tool, i.e. restore it to 1-pixel Dragging, Configure the diameter back to 1.

Answer 2

You want to use the cylinder tool - http://forum.gephi.org/viewtopic.php?t=20. Make sure to set the diameter to something bigger than one, and you'll see a circle that allows you to select multiple nodes within its boundaries.