Layout Pattern
Network / Dependency Map
Graph of interconnected nodes. Exposes hidden dependencies and critical paths.
DependenciesNetworkGraph
How to Use It
When you need to show that component A depends on B, C, and D - and B depends on E and F - a network diagram beats a list. Nodes are entities (systems, teams, workflows), edges are dependencies. Highlight critical paths or bottlenecks with color. Keep to 10-20 nodes - dense graphs lose meaning at a glance. Label nodes, label only the most important edges. Use for system architecture, risk analysis, and change impact reviews.
Content Zones
ImagePrimary visual
CaptionHeadline or caption
OPF Config
layouts:network-dependency-mapOpen Presentation Format
{
"$schema": "https://pptx.dev/schema/opf/v1",
"version": "1.0",
"meta": {
"title": "PPTX.gallery — layouts/network-dependency-map"
},
"design": {},
"slides": [
{
"id": "gallery-preview-1",
"layout": "network-dependency-map",
"elements": []
}
]
}Open in OPF Playground
Preview this config live at pptx.dev/playground.