Network Graph
The Network tab displays your people, organizations, and topics as an interactive force-directed graph. Instead of browsing lists, you can see the whole shape of your network and explore relationships visually.
Node Types
Section titled “Node Types”Each entity in your network appears as a node with a distinct icon:
| Icon | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Person icon | People | Individual contacts |
| Building icon | Organizations | Companies and groups |
| Lightbulb icon | Topics | Thematic groupings |
Edges (lines between nodes) represent relationships — a person linked to a company, a topic connected to several contacts, and so on.
Interacting with the Graph
Section titled “Interacting with the Graph”- Hover over a node to see a tooltip with the entity’s name and key details
- Click a node to focus on it — the graph centers on that node and highlights its direct connections
- Drag nodes to reposition them
- Scroll to zoom in and out
Graph Controls
Section titled “Graph Controls”The graph panel includes a set of controls for customizing what you see and how it looks.
Filtering by Entity Type
Section titled “Filtering by Entity Type”Toggle visibility for each node type independently. If you only want to see how people connect to organizations (without topics in the way), hide the topic nodes with one click.
Color Groups
Section titled “Color Groups”Assign custom colors by tag or category. For example, color all contacts tagged “investor” in blue and “engineering” in green to make clusters instantly recognizable.
Labels and Arrows
Section titled “Labels and Arrows”- Show/hide labels — toggle the name labels on each node (helpful when the graph is dense)
- Show/hide arrows — toggle directional arrows on edges if relationship direction matters to you
Node and Link Appearance
Section titled “Node and Link Appearance”| Setting | What It Controls |
|---|---|
| Node size | How large each node appears |
| Link thickness | The visual weight of the connecting lines |
| Label size | How large the name labels render |
Physics Settings
Section titled “Physics Settings”The graph uses a physics simulation to position nodes. You can tune it:
| Setting | Effect |
|---|---|
| Center force | Pulls all nodes toward the center of the canvas |
| Repel force | Pushes nodes apart from each other (higher = more spread out) |
| Link force | Tension on connecting edges (higher = nodes pulled closer together) |
| Link distance | The natural resting length of each edge |
When the Graph Is Most Useful
Section titled “When the Graph Is Most Useful”The network graph pays off as your contacts and topics grow. A few scenarios where it shines:
- Spotting clusters — see which groups of people cluster around the same topics or organizations
- Finding bridges — identify people who connect two otherwise separate parts of your network
- Exploring context before a meeting — click a person to see who and what they’re connected to
- Mapping a project — link a topic to all relevant people and organizations and see the full landscape
Next: Managing People