Module:Sandbox/Jts1882/CladeN/doc

This module is designed to be used with the CladeN template to draw phylogenetic trees or cladograms. The new template-module combination extends the feature available with the clade and cladex templates. As it replicates the behaviour of the clade and cladex templates it should be suitable for replacing them.

Additionally, the module as the code for a prototype [User:Jts1882/sandbox/templates/NewickConverter|NewickConverter] template, which converts Newick strings into clade structure. This is not to be used in wikipedia articles, but is a utility to help construct cladograms for inclusion in articles.

Examples
Simple examples mimicking the clade template:


 * User:Jts1882/sandbox/templates/Template:Passeroidea
 * User:Jts1882/sandbox/templates/Template:Passerida

Example demonstrating more advanced features of cladeN:


 * User:Jts1882/sandbox/test/Felidae

Example demonstrating features available:

Technical background
The clade template has many features for customising the appearance. Using them optimally requires some understanding of how the template works. The cladogram is a table and the lines of the cladogram are borders of the cells.