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Options button. Use to configure topology options.

Fit Window icon. Use to scale the map to fit within the Topology Map area.

Actual Size icon. Use to scale the map to fit within the Topology Map area.

Zoom In icon. Use to zoom in on the Topology Map.

Zoom Out icon. Use to zoom out on the Topology Map.

Export icon. Use to export the topology to a PNG file. For export instructions, refer to “Exporting the topology” on page 325.

Print icon. Use to print the current Topology Map image. For print instructions, refer to “Printing a map” on page 326.

Configuring the application to show a dashed line

To configure the application to show a dashed line when links are broken, complete the following steps.

1.Select Discover > IP Products.

The Discover Setup - IP dialog box displays.

2.Click the Global Settings tab.

3.Click the Preferences tab.

4.Select the Retain lost links __ hours (1 minimum) option to configure how long to retain lost links on the topology maps and enter a value (from 1 through 9999) in the field.

The default is 168 hours.

5.Click Apply to save your work.

6.Click Close to close the Discover Setup - IP dialog box.

Selecting a topology map layout

To change the topology layout, select one of the following topology layouts from the layout type list on the Topology Map toolbar.

Fast Organic

The Fast Organic layout is a variation on the Organic layout; however, connections are drawn closer to the nodes. The time it takes to draw the Fast Organic layout is proportional to the number of nodes squared. Generally, this layout is best for smaller networks.

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Brocade Communications Systems IP250 Configuring the application to show a dashed line, Selecting a topology map layout