Spheres of Influence

This page offers, for your inquisitive experimentation, an Applet demonstarating the spheres of influence graph.


What on earth is happening here?
An explanation of the spheres of influence graph.


How do I use this Applet?
Detailed instructions for use, plus the Java application available for download.


The Applet

The applet requires Java 1.1 It has been tested with Apple MRJ 2.0 and Internet Explorer 4.01.
Please be patient, as the Applet may take some time to load, particularly on slower computers or over modem internet connections.

Jar File Version (Faster)
Java Classes Version


Demo Files

For a demo file that just sets up an interesting graph, try spheresdemo.txt
More useful and informative demo files coming soon...



by Richard Unger, March/April 1998, runger@cs.mcgill.ca