calculateConnections {ggpedigree} | R Documentation |
Calculate connections for a pedigree dataset
Description
Computes graphical connection paths for a pedigree layout, including parent-child, sibling, and spousal connections. Optionally processes duplicate appearances of individuals (marked as 'extra') to ensure relational accuracy.
Usage
calculateConnections(
ped,
config = list(),
spouseID = "spouseID",
personID = "personID",
momID = "momID",
famID = "famID",
twinID = "twinID",
dadID = "dadID"
)
Arguments
ped |
A data frame containing the pedigree data. Needs personID, momID, and dadID columns |
config |
List of configuration parameters. Currently unused but passed through to internal helpers. |
spouseID |
Character string specifying the column name for spouse IDs. Defaults to "spouseID". |
personID |
Character string specifying the column name for individual IDs. Defaults to "personID". |
momID |
Character string specifying the column name for mother IDs. Defaults to "momID". |
famID |
Character string specifying the column name for family IDs. Defaults to "famID". |
twinID |
Character string specifying the column name for twin IDs. Defaults to "twinID". |
dadID |
Character string specifying the column name for father IDs. Defaults to "dadID". |
Value
A 'data.frame' containing connection points and midpoints for graphical rendering. Includes:
'x_pos', 'y_pos': positions of focal individual
'x_dad', 'y_dad', 'x_mom', 'y_mom': parental positions (if available)
'x_spouse', 'y_spouse': spousal positions (if available)
'x_midparent', 'y_midparent': midpoint between parents
'x_mid_sib', 'y_mid_sib': sibling group midpoint
'x_mid_spouse', 'y_mid_spouse': midpoint between spouses