Neuron Layouts
Layouts refer in the most simple sense to how any group of neurons
is
positionally organized in a Simbrain network window. Currently three
layout types are possible (plus an additional type not accessable in the GUI), and can be applied to any selected set of
neurons or specified before the creation of a subnetwork.
Specifically, subnetworks are initialized with a pre-defined
number of neurons laid out in an appropriate manner. There are
typically several options, or layout styles, which are described here.
To choose a layout style, click on the Layout
tab of the initialization dialog that appears when you create a new
subnetwork. (Shown below and to the right).
Note: In each case below, "initial position" corresponnds to the last position clicked on screen, or the upper left corner if no position has been clicked (this is the same as with neurons). Examples of each kind of layout can be found below the pictures below.
Grid
Neurons are laid out in a grid, beginning at an initial position and
moving downward.
Horizontal Spacing between neurons: Distance between the neurons from left to right.
Vertical Spacing between neurons: Distance between the neurons up and down.
Manully set number of columns: If checked, the default behavior is overrideen and you can choose how many columns the grid has, using the number of columns field. Default behavior is a square grid.
Number of columns: How many columns there will be in the grid (if manully set number of columns is selected).
Line
Neurons are laid out in a line, beginning at an initial position.
Layout Style: Whether the neurons are laid out horizontally or vertically.
Spacing between neurons: Distance between the neurons.
Hexagonal
Neurons are laid out in a hexagonal pattern.
Horizontal Spacing between neurons: Distance between the neurons from left to right.
Vertical Spacing between neurons: Distance between the neurons up and down.
Manully set number of columns: If checked, the default behavior is overrideen and you can choose how many columns the grid has, using the number of columns field. Default behavior is a square grid.
Number of columns: How many columns there will be in the grid (if manully set number of columns is selected).