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PEDIGREE-PLOT: a computer program for plotting pedigrees.

K Fenger¹, S A Sørensen

¹Institute of Medical Genetics, University of Copenhagen, Denmark.

Clinical Genetics

|October 1, 1987

Summary

PEDIGREE-PLOT is a FORTRAN program for drawing pedigrees. It offers horizontal or circular layouts with eight distinct symbols and special notations for various family structures.

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Area of Science:

Genetics and Genealogy
Bioinformatics and Computational Biology

Background:

Accurate pedigree representation is crucial for genetic research and family history analysis.
Existing methods for pedigree visualization may lack flexibility or comprehensive symbol options.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce PEDIGREE-PLOT, a versatile FORTRAN program for generating clear and informative pedigree charts.
To provide users with customizable options for pedigree layout and individual characterization.

Main Methods:

The study describes PEDIGREE-PLOT, a FORTRAN-based software tool.
The program supports both horizontal and circular pedigree layouts.
It incorporates eight distinct symbols for individual representation and special symbols for specific conditions.

Main Results:

PEDIGREE-PLOT facilitates the creation of pedigrees with customizable layouts.
The program includes a comprehensive set of symbols for detailed genetic and familial information.
Special symbols are available for stillbirth, abortion, unspecified sex, twins, and half-siblings.

Conclusions:

PEDIGREE-PLOT offers a flexible and feature-rich solution for pedigree drawing.
The program enhances the visualization of complex family structures and genetic data.
This tool aids researchers and genealogists in presenting pedigree information effectively.

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