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.
- momID
Character string specifying the column name for mother IDs. Defaults to "momID".
- famID
Character string specifying the column name for family IDs.
- 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