“Network/Devices” Workspace

1

Tab
“Network/Devices” tab and other tabs, for example, open configurators.

2

Breadcrumb Navigation
The path of the view which is currently displayed.
The path can be used for navigation by clicking on an entry. Clicking Network for example returns the display from Device Detail view to Network view.

3

Graphic/Table Toggle Button
Button is used for toggling between graphical and tabular view.

The graphical view is suitable for adding and configuring devices and networks.

The tabular view is primarily designed to provide a better overview during a network or device scan, e.g., for comparing configured and scanned devices. In addition, the physical ports of connected start and target devices are displayed.

4

Communication view/Topology view Toggle Switch
Toggle between views of logical connections (Communication view) and physical connections (Topology view)

The Communication view displays the logical connection using protocols between devices.
The Topology view displays 1:1 connections between physical device ports. Physical connections correspond to cables between devices that are compatible with their hardware, i.e., their terminations.

5

Search field
Free text search, no wildcards are necessary.

6

Zoom Function
Zoom adjuster that can be clicked and moved to enlarge or decrease the view.

[+] ,[-]

“+” or “-” are the buttons that adjust the view in 10 % steps.

The button adjusts the view to the current window.

7

Active Tabs
Shows active tabs in a selection list.