Many sources of network data have a temporal dimension to them. Currently in Polinode time can be captured as a numerical attribute on either nodes and edges when uploading network data. It’s then possible to use filters in the explore view to show (and animate) nodes / edges for a certain time period. It’s possible to get a long towards dynamic networks using the existing functionality in explore. However, there is a need for more direct support of time when uploading network data such that:
- You can press “play” and see a network evolve over time
- You can include time-varying attributes (such as time varying weights) on edges