HP Netsight manual Select Symbol Window

Creating Network Maps

If you can’t find a symbol in the database that suits your needs, but you are reluctant to

TIP permanently edit the symbol database, you might want to create an entirely new symbol instead. This new symbol will be added to the existing database, but will not change any existing symbol definitions. See Creating a New Symbol, page 6-32, for details.

To edit the symbol database:

1.If necessary, open or activate a map window. (Remember, none of the Draw toolbar options will be available unless at least one map is open and active.)

2.Click the Symbol icon from the toolbar. or

Select Insert—>Symbolfrom the primary window menu bar. The Select Symbol window, Figure 6-23, opens.

Use the Properties button to edit the properties of an existing symbol; use the New button to create an entirely new one.

Figure 6-23. Select Symbol Window

3.Select the symbol you wish to edit. By default, the available symbols are displayed in Large Icon format; use the buttons at the top of the window to change the display, if desired, or use the scroll bar to view all available symbols. Once you have selected your symbol icon, click the Properties button. The symbol Properties window, Figure 6-24, opens.

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