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Calculate connections for a pedigree dataset

Source: R/calcConnections.R
calculateConnections.Rd

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())

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.

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