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NetDoc™ User’s Manual 1-21 Rev B
Using the Application Tools
Circuit and Pathway Trace Tool
This tool lets you view all of the components of an individual circuit or pathway in both text and
graphic format. Tracing is helpful in identifying the source of a problem in the network or in
viewing a circuit or path in diagram form. A trace can be performed from a port on an asset or
hardware component, strand of a backbone cable, horizontal cable, and pathway screen.
With the Trace tool, you can choose a component and view a detailed list details of its
infrastructure, view a modifiable diagram of the infrastructure, click to change the trace point,
table and diagram information and print the detailed information and graphical diagram.
Note: Although the basic functionality works the same, the options shown on the trace
diagram will vary, depending on what component is selected.
The Trace Tool is accessible on the following tabs in the Detail View screens:
• Assets: Ports tab
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Hardware: Port/Position tab
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Horizontal Cables: Hardware Sequence and Connected Backbone tabs
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Backbone Cables: Pair/Strand Details tab
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Pathways: Tubes tab
The Trace window consists of the following two main elements:
• Table: Lists 1) detailed location of each component, 2) highlighted item in the table which
is the component from where the trace is being conducted, and 3) other items showing the
circuit or path in both directions until the endpoints.
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Diagram: Illustrates each component and connection. The graphic also displays the
component ID, a link to view the Navigation Tree showing its location (hardware only), and
links to view all ports, pairs/strands or pathways connected to that component — both used
and available. Lines linking the images indicate how the components are connected, with
bold lines indicating a cross-connection at that point.