Link analysis (LA) method is one of major user interface analysis methods in HCI. However, it seemed that it has several limitations, including negligence of high-frequency, low-link elements in a control interface and underestimation of the total moving distance in real task settings. To improve LA in these limitations, this study developed an algorithm based on the concept of optimizing the total moving distance and the outcome of the algorithm can be quantitatively validated. The findings along with the difficulties faced in this study might provide beneficial reference as well as challenges worth for future studying.
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