Graphics, Figures & TablesWhy does the first argument of node distance denote vertical distance in tikz?

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Kokonut
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Why does the first argument of node distance denote vertical distance in tikz?

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If I wasn't wrong, the node coordinate system is the normal XY-coordinate system. It seems node distance is inconsistent with this. Is there anything I should notice? I am new to this, sorry if I have asked a silly question.

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Stefan Kottwitz
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Why does the first argument of node distance denote vertical distance in tikz?

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Hi Kokonut,

welcome to the forum!

You can take a look at the definition. It is a distance in the normal XY-coordinate system.

What do you mean by inconsistent?

Stefan
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