Spotfire Web Player: Network Graph Visual Not Displaying in Spotfire Web Player

Description: Network Graph visuals that work in Spotfire Analyst desktop application fail to display in Web Player, showing error messages instead of the expected visualization.

Solution:

The Network Graph visual is part of TIBCO's Network Analytics add-on, which has compatibility limitations that prevent it from working in web-based environments.

Root Cause: The Network Analytics add-on is a legacy, cost-associated product that:

• Has not been updated since August 2021
• Is effectively retired by TIBCO (though not officially listed in End of Life documentation)
• Has system requirements that explicitly exclude web client compatibility
• Only functions in the desktop Analyst application

Compatibility Information:

• Supported: Spotfire Analyst desktop application
• Not Supported: Web Player, web clients, browser-based access
• Status: Legacy product, no longer actively developed

Alternative Solutions:

1. Use Desktop Application: Access reports containing Network Graph visuals only through Spotfire Analyst desktop
2. Replace with Standard Visuals: Consider redesigning the visualization using standard Spotfire chart types that are web-compatible
3. Community Mods: Explore community-developed network visualization mods that may offer web compatibility:
   • Network Chart Mod for Spotfire (available through Spotfire Community)
   • Note: Community mods are supported through the Community, not via TIBCO/Revvity support channels

Verification Steps:

1. Check Deployment Area: Verify if "Network Analytics" package is present in the Spotfire deployment area
2. Review System Requirements: Confirm compatibility requirements for any network visualization components
3. Test in Desktop: Verify the visual works correctly in Spotfire Analyst desktop application

Planning Considerations:

• Organizations using Network Analytics should plan for migration to alternative solutions
• New development should avoid Network Analytics components
• Existing reports with Network Graph visuals will be limited to desktop-only access
• Consider user training on alternative visualization approaches

Support Limitations:

• Network Analytics is no longer actively supported
• Community mods are supported through the Community, not via TIBCO/Revvity support channels

Recommendation: For organizations requiring network visualization capabilities in web environments, evaluate modern alternatives such as:

• Standard Spotfire visualizations configured to show relationships
• Third-party web-compatible network visualization tools
• Custom development using supported Spotfire extension frameworks

Note: This limitation affects all versions of Spotfire Web Player and cannot be resolved through configuration changes or additional installations.