Layout Children

While in the manual layout mode, the WhatsConnected topology maps provide the capability to use the auto-layout algorithms to reposition child devices on a topology map.

To reposition child devices on a topology map:

Note: Make sure that the layout settings are set to Manual layout to change layout children settings. For more information see, Layout Children.

1. From the main menu of the WhatsConnected console, select View > Topology Maps. The Topology Maps view appears.

   Tip: You can also view topology maps from the WhatsConnected console shortcut menu. Click (Topology maps shortcut icon). The Topology Maps dialog appears.

2. Select a topology map you want to modify in the topology tree view.
3. Right-click a device with connected devices, then select Layout Children. The Layout Children dialog appears.
4. Use the Layout Settings dialog to adjust the layout options. For more information about auto-layout settings, see Layout Children.
5. Click OK. The selected devices will be repositioned on the topology map.