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3664508 - Message 'only the built-in Basic Layout Algorithm will be available' is displayed after upgrade when using auto-layout - SAP PD

Symptom

  • PD has been upgraded to 16.7 SP08 or higher.
  • A message is displayed when using auto-layout options to rearrange symbols in diagrams:
       Because graph layout engine companion process could not be properly initialized, only the built-in Basic Layout Algorithm will be available.
       To benefit from other graph layout algorithms, you may want to install Node.js.
  • Only the basic style does not return this message.
  • Node.js is not installed on the client machine.


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Environment

SAP PowerDesigner (PD) 16.7 SP08 and higher

Product

SAP PowerDesigner 16.7

Keywords

auto-layout, layout, option, basic, hierarchical, organic, orthogonal, circular, tree, node.js, nodejs , KBA , BC-SYB-PD , PowerDesigner , Problem

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