Update History

• Updated Java (from Java8 to Java11) and Primefaces (from PF7 to PF8) (04/08/2020);
• Fixed the issue with pie chart node disappearing after network customization (03/25/2020);
• Added support to upload both genes and proteins in the network and display nodes as pie charts (03/05/2020);
• Code cleaning and performance enhancement for Steiner Tree computing (02/05/2020);
• Added support for integrative analysis of gene and metabolites (11/18/2019);
• Added a new layout method force-module to create "bubbles" around modules for better visual exploration (08/07/2019);
• Added support for one more layer to support a total of 4 layers in 3D perspective layout (06/07/2019);
• Added support for fog effects for improved 3D experience (06/06/2019);
• The 3D view now supports two drag movements - rotating around center and moving around on the plane (06/04/2019);
• OmicsNet now supports both 2D and 3D network views (05/27/2019);
• Upgraded the web framework to Primefaces 7.0 (05/19/2019);
• Added support to project currently highlighted nodes into a different layer (03/27/2019);
• Detailed protocols on how to use OmicsNet is now available in Current Protocols in Bioinformatics (12/17/2018);
• Minor bug fixing for more informative error messages (10/15/2018);
• Code cleaning and feature enhancement (07/30/2018);
• Fixed the issue with HMDB ID mapping (07/10/2018);
• Updated OmicsNet logo and code cleaning (06/20/2018);
• Enhanced color scheme and added better graphML example for demo (06/18/2018);
• Fixed issue with mouse metabolite list upload (06/10/2018);
• Added more browser detection method for incompatible versions (05/20/2018);
• Updated home page for better user experience (05/12/2018);
• Added a gallery page to show visual effects (05/07/2018);
• Added animation functions for layered and sphere layouts (05/05/2018);
• Bug fixes for edge bundling and performance improvement (05/03/2018);
• Fixed issues with node deletion and size change after switching between different subnetworks (04/30/2018);
• Added feature to allow batch selection and highlighting of arbiturary list of nodes (04/28/2018);
• Updated FAQs and tutorials to synchronize with recent changes (04/25/2018);
• Added parameter summary for network building and customization (04/24/2018);
• Minor bug fixes and interface improvement (04/21/2018);
• Added support for uploading plain .txt file containing edge lists (04/19/2018);
• Added support for halo effect for highlighting seed nodes (04/18/2018);
• Implemented premade shading models for improved user experience and performance (04/15/2018);
• Added support for edge bundling to reduce edge crossing in large networks (04/10/2018);
• Added support for expression values in graph files (03/18/2018);
• Fixed bugs when users upload graphML files (03/12/2018);
• Updated Network Builder page to allow fine control over the composite network (03/04/2018);
• Fixed issues with computing arc (edge) height for spherical layout (02/20/2018);
• Added support for setting background color and dragging each layer (02/10/2018);
• Minor interface updates, code cleaning and performance tuning (01/20/2018)
• Added support for shortest paths analysis and visualization (01/15/2018)
• Added functions for communicty detection and shortest paths analysis (12/20/2017)
• Added Tutorials and updated FAQs (12/12/2017)
• Added support for edge opacity adjustment (11/25/2017)
• Enhanced Error Message Display when WebGL is not supported (11/20/2017)
• Added support for edge thickness adjustment (11/15/2017)
• Added support for adjusting node colors based on different topological measures (10/25/2017)
• Added support for spherical layout (10/02/2017)
• Code cleaning and performance tuning for large network rendering (09/10/2017)
• Added support for graphML and SIF data upload (08/25/2017);
• Added support for layered layout for multiple omics data (08/15/2017);
• Refactoring the JavaScript code to reduce memory consumption (07/20/2017);
• Added support for dynamic search for drugs and TFs from current network (06/24/2017)
• Added support for node shading effect (05/31/2017)
• Interface updates and code cleaning. Added Reset function (05/24/2017)
• Initial prototype of OmicsNet and website setup (05/21/2017)