User Guide

Relationship Graph

See how characters, factions, events, and foreshadowing connect at a glance. NovelThread offers an interactive relationship graph with a dozen-plus relation types and layer-by-layer expansion to untangle a sprawling cast.

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The Old Lighthouse graph shows its relationship to Lin Zhou: the place where her father disappeared. (Chinese interface.)
The Old Lighthouse graph shows its relationship to Lin Zhou: the place where her father disappeared. (Chinese interface.)

Steps

  1. In the Asset Library, switch to the "Relations" tab, or open the "Asset Relationship Graph" from any card to lay out its web centered on that asset.
  2. Create relations between assets — Knows, Family, Enemy, Ally, Belongs to, Owns, Located in, Appears in, Caused by, Foreshadows, Custom — and NovelThread suggests fitting labels based on the two endpoint types.
  3. Adjust the expansion depth (1–5 layers), from "single-layer focus" out to a larger network.
  4. Scroll to zoom and drag to pan; click a node for details, and double-click a node to "Re-center" the graph on it.
  5. The expanded "Network Explorer" view adds a minimap, a type legend, and a node-detail rail to help you find your way in a big graph.