Layout Children

The Children Settings determine the type of layout algorithms used to produce topology maps. For more information about layout types, see About Topology layout modes.

Select one of the following layout models:

Radial Layout. Click to select the radial layout mode, where connected child devices are given positions in a radial (or circular) pattern around their parent device. You can modify the layout results by changing the following layout attributes.
- Level Spacing. Enter the amount of space (in pixels) between parent and child node in the layout.
- Direction Angle. Enter the layout angle direction relative to the parent.
- Node Angle. Enter the angle to place between each successive child node in the layout.
Hierarchy Layout. Click to select the hierarchy layout mode, where connected child devices are given positions in a hierarchical (or tree like) pattern in relationship to their parent. You can modify the layout results by changing the following layout attributes:
- Direction. Enter the direction of the layout.
  - Down. Places the root of drawing at the top of the layout and child nodes are laid out beneath.
  - Up. Places root node of drawing at the bottom of the drawing and child nodes are laid out above.
  - Left. Places the root node to the far left and child nodes to the left.
  - Right. Places the root node to the far right and child nodes to the right.
- Alignment. Enter the position that the root has in relationship to its children in the hierarchy.
  - Center. The root/parent device is centered in relationship to its children.
  - Left. The root/parent device is positioned to the left of its children.
  - Right. The root/parent device is positioned to the right of its children.
- Level Spacing. Enter the amount of space (in pixels) between parent and children nodes.
- Node Spacing. Enter the amount of space (in pixels) between sibling nodes.
- Straight Links. Indicates to use straight lines (as opposed to routed or squared lines) when connecting parent and children nodes.

Click OK to save changes.