Creating Network Maps

Use the Line Properties window to change the look of both lines and connections.

Figure 6-26. Line and Shape Properties

To specify Line Properties:

1.Select the Line Type by clicking the mouse button on the appropriate option: Solid, Dotted, or Dashed.

2.If you selected a Solid line, you can specify its Line Width in pixels. Dotted and dashed lines are fixed at 1 pixel.

3.Select the Line Color by clicking on Color to bring up the Color Palette window, selecting a pre-defined Basic Color or a defined Custom Color (see Figure 6-5, page 6-10), and clicking OK to return to the Line Properties window.

4.The Sample portion of the window will display your changes as you make them; when the sample displays the look you want to achieve, click OK to apply changes and exit the window.

To specify Shape Properties:

1.Specify the Width of the shape’s outline by typing in a pixel value; specify the Color of the outline by using the Color button to launch the Color Palette window (see Figure 6-5, page 6-10).

2.To fill the shape, select the Fill option; specify the Color of the fill by using the Color button to launch the Color Palette window.

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HP Netsight manual Line and Shape Properties To specify Line Properties