User’s Guide – version 1.6 | NetWatch |
Chapter 3 – NetWatch Visualisation
NetWatch provides a unique way to visualise your network, by creating a network visual over a background image. The background can be any image in the form of a gif, jpg or jpeg file.
Managing Visual Backgrounds
A visual can use any graphic image as a background. These background images can be uploaded into the visualisation section and used for a new visual set- up. The background image for a visual can be changed at any time without otherwise affecting the visual in any way – i.e. the nodes and links on the visual are not affected.
Visual Backgrounds Supplied with NetWatch
NetWatch supplies you with a number of built in images for building your visuals. When you install NetWatch, they are automatically available in the Edit Visuals page. Additional graphics are also available on your NetWatch CD, in the MapImages directory, or from the NetWatch page on the Fluke Networks website. For more information, contact support@flukenetworks.com. Visual backgrounds can be geographical maps, blank images or even conceptual drawings of your network or system.
To Create a New NetWatch Visual
-In the Admin section, navigate to the Background Admin page.
-Select the graphic file you wish to use for the background using the Browse button.
-In the Description field give the Visual a recognisable name.
-Click ‘Upload’ to create the visual.
To Rename a Visual
-Navigate to the Background Admin section.
-Changes the Name field next the file.
-Click ‘Update’.
To Delete a Visual
-Navigate to the Background Admin section.
-Click the ‘delete’ button next the graphic you wish to delete.
To Create a Visual with an Existing Background
-Navigate to the Background Admin section.
-Click the ‘clone’ button next the graphic you wish to delete.
-Enter a unique name for the new visual.
-Click ‘Update’.
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