Managing and customizing topology groups and maps

The topology tree view allows you to manage your topology maps through the right-click menu. WhatsConnected allows you to create your own custom topology maps. Using the layer 2 connectivity data, you can interactively place devices on a topology map and then use the right-click menu for that device to add/remove connected devices.

To add a new topology map:

1. Right-click on any topology group in the topology tree view. The right-click menu appears.
2. Select Add Map. The Add Map dialog appears.
3. Enter a name for the new topology map in Name.

   Note: Topology map names must be unique.

4. Click OK. The topology map is added to the selected group.

To add a new topology group:

1. Right-click on topology group in the topology tree view. The right-click menu appears.
2. Select Add Group. The Add Group dialog appears.
3. Enter the name of the new topology group in Name.

   Note: Topology group names must be unique.

4. Click OK. The topology group is added as a subfolder under the selected group.

To rename a topology group or map:

1. Right-click on topology group or map in the topology tree view. The right-click menu appears.
2. Select Rename. The Rename Group/Map dialog appears.
3. Enter the new name of the topology group or map in Name.
4. Click OK. The topology group or map is updated to reflect the new name.

To delete a topology group or map:

1. Right-click on a topology group or map in the topology tree view. The right-click menu appears.
2. Click Delete. The group/map will be removed from the topology tree view.

To cut and paste a topology group or map:

1. Right-click on topology group or map in the topology tree view. The right-click menu appears.
2. Select Cut. The group or map is removed from the topology tree view.
3. Right-click on the topology group that you would like to place the topology item under in the tree view. The right-click menu appears.
4. Select Paste. The group or map is placed under the selected topology group.