# Interface: com.pnfsoftware.jeb.core.output.tree.IVisualNode

A visual node.

## Method: getInitialExpansion
- return type: `int`

Description: Get the initial expansion level for this node. This value can be used as a hint by UI clients, when they display the node for the first time.
return: currently, 1 or more means expand, 0 or less means do not expand