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Topology Views 671

Tree

Tree layout displays objects as a hierarchy, beginning with the root node. The tree can be oriented

vertically or horizontally.

Figure 21-9. Topology View–Tree Layout

Tree layout and the balloon tree layout require a root node. To select a root, tight click on a node,

and select the first option:

Set Layout Root

. A tree represent a hierarchy of objects. It takes into

account all links between the managed objects which define the tree structure. Here are the

available

Tree Settings

for this layout:

Propagation

–Check to propagate. When selected, changes to any individual entity automates

recalculation of the positions of connected entities.

Root

–Displays the read-only root node.

Grab root

... — Click this button to display the Grab root dialog, which lets you specify the root

entity with your next selection within the view.

Tree Orientation

–Select whether you want the root on the

Left, Top, Right

Bottom

with the

radio buttons. A tree orientation of Top, for example, places the root node of the tree at the

top, with each successive level appearing toward the bottom.

Layout Order

–Specifies whether to place the entities according to their order in the database

listing (

List Order

) or according to their current position (

Closest position

) relative to the

root node.