To Change the Topology Layout

In the topology view, you can choose to view an object using one of several layout types. For example, you can simply view the objects as a list, or you can view the objects as a ring network.

1. To change the topology layout, choose Topology Layouts from the View menu in the main console window.

   A selection list appears.

2. Click the layout that you want to use.

   You can choose one of the following layout types:

   • Network (default) – Shows the objects arranged in one of the following ways:

     • Across the window in the order in which the objects were discovered or added to the database

     • As arranged by the console user

   • Grid – Shows the objects arranged in an organized grid in the order in which the objects were discovered or were added to the database

   • List – Shows the objects in a vertical list in the order in which the objects were discovered or were added to the database

   • Bus – Shows the objects linked together by a series of lines that mirror the view of a network bus

   • Star – Shows the objects in a star to indicate the parent object is a star network

   • Spoked Ring – Shows the objects in a ring to indicate the parent object is a ring network

   The topology layout changes within a few seconds of when you select a type.