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Topology Views 673
- Normal axis action –Select whether you want the axis to Center, Top/Left, Bottom Right or None
with the radio buttons.
Hierarchical
This layout represents a hierarchy of objects, taking all links into account.
Figure 21-11. Topology View–Hierarchical Layout
The links’ orientation determines the hierarchical relationship between components. This layout
tries to find a root component (a component without any incoming link). If it cannot find a root, or
if there are several possible roots, you should manually set a root component or by selecting it on
the graph.
It supports the following
Hierarchical Settings :
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Propagation –Check to propagate. When selected, changes to any individual entity automates
recalculation of the positions of connected entities.
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Layout direction –Select whether you want the hierarchy Top to bottom, Bottom to top, Left to
right
or Right to left with the radio buttons.
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Layout Alignment –Select whether you want Upper left corner or Center.
- Root Selection –Check if you want the Selected component as root .
- In some hierarchies you can specify
Horizontal / Vertical spacing.
- Straighten paths –Check if you want to straighten the paths between displayed objects.