Hosts within the topology can be moved and manipulated to create the most desirable topology layout.

To modify the topology, users must first enter edit mode.

Edit Mode

The Edit button is located at the top of the topology. Selecting this button allows users to manipulate the topology.

A blue rectangle will encompass the topology to inform users that they are in edit mode:

Once in edit mode, hosts and zones can be manipulated.

Moving hosts

• Select the Edit button.
• Left-click on the desired host.
• Drag the host to the desired location.
• Click on the Save button to save the new host location.

Moving zones

• Select the Edit button.
• Left-click on the desired zone.

• Drag the zone to the desired location.
• Select the Save button to save the new zone location.

Expanding and collapsing groups

Groups that are uninteresting to the task at hand can be collapsed within the topology to provide a cleaner look and feel. The following groups are expandable/collapsible: VLANs, subnets, and external hosts.

• Select the Edit button.
• Identify the group you'd like to expand/collapse.
• Right-click on the group.
• Select Expand/Collapse Group.

• Select the Save button.

Network View Settings

Users can display the network topology in several different modes via the Network View Settings button at the top of the topology. There are two main components to the topology layout: Mode and Projection

Mode

Users can select between two topology display modes: 2D and 3D. It is important to consider the hardware specs of your device prior to switching to 3D mode.

Projection

Users can select between two topology projection modes: Flat and Isometric.

Flat projection

Flat projection mode displays all hosts in a birds-eye type of view. For large topologies, this view may be easier to comprehend.

Isometric projection

Isometric projection mode displays all hosts in a two-dimensional isometric plane. This view is ideal when users want to fit a large amount of hosts into a small visual zone.

Visibility

The Visibility section allows users to turn on/off the display of items within the topology.

To display the network tap location, select the Show Network Tap Points option. If the network tap point can be determined by the content within the project, the tap point icon will be displayed, along with edges connecting the next hop zones.

View Controls

The View Controls section allows users to modify the topology display. Users can display/hide the grid as well as display/hide the minimap. In addition, users on a laptop can enable Trackpad-friendly Scrolling to assist with the maneuverability of the topology.

Minimap Size/Position

The minimap is a small interactive replica of topology that allows users to quickly navigate within the topology. The size and the position of the minimap can be set within this panel.

Users can click within the minimap to quickly navigate to the desired topology location.

Users can also drag-select within the minimap to zoom in and out of the topology.

Custom Layouts

The Custom Layouts section allows users to reset the topology layouts and host sizes and styles.

The default topology layout is Organic. Users can change the topology to a hierarchic view by selecting Apply Layout: Hierarchic. Doing so will display the topology similar to the following: