Creating a Link Analysis Job

To create a Link Analysis job, follow these steps:

  1. From the Windows menu, select Jobs, and then Link Analysis.
    The Link Analysis Job Editor displays.

    Optional: Complete the Description and Status fields of the Job Options tab.

  2. Click the Link Analysis Options tab to display it.
  3. Select the desired Network Definition from the Select a Network Definition drop-down list.
    The system populates the Select One or More Prunable Node Types with the available nodes. Selecting a prunable node type for the Link Analysis job is optional.
  4. Select the check box of one or more nodes to prune.
  5. Complete the Lookback Period, New Network Lookback Period, and Minimum Number of Nodes fields.
    Selecting a minimum number of nodes for the Link Analysis job is optional.
  6. Check the Status Bar at the bottom of the window for any entry errors into these fields.
  7. From the Job menu, click Save.
    The Save option is not available if an error occurs.

    If no errors occur, the system saves the new Link Analysis job and displays the job in the Jobs area.