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Layout - The precise information you get depends on the algorithm you choose. For example, our Hierarchical Layout shows precedence relationships. This is useful for creating org charts, mapping Websites, etc. Spring Layout keeps objects that are more connected closer together and and spreads less connected objects farther apart. This could allow you to, for example, take raw OSI link-state data from a router and instantly see the end-system routers pushed out to the edge of the layout and the more connected (and thus more system-critical) routers pulled toward the center. netVIz 5.0 includes 6 different algorithms, each with variations, to help visualize complex relational data. Use it for network management, database design, software development, decision support and any other area where logical relationships need to be organized to be understood. Smart Links - By default, links are connected to node centers. The result - when there are multiple links connecting the same nodes, the links overlap. This not only makes it hard to see the multiple links, but it also makes it difficult to read displayed data fields. Smart Links in netViz 5.0 allows users to spread multiple links between nodes. Interdiagram Moving - netViz 5.0 introduces a powerful new way to document change within a netViz project. In prior versions of netViz, if a user wanted to move an object from one diagram to another, he or she would have to cut and paste it into another diagram and then re-connect the links. In version 5.0, you can just drag an object or group of objects into the Hierarchy Browser or another diagram window. netViz will automatically place the moved nodes into the new diagram and will create and delete Reference Nodes as appropriate. Hidden Data Fields - We recognize that enterprises often create a single netViz project containing vast amounts of information, so they don't want everyone who views the project to have access to all its data. In netViz 5.0 we've added the ability to hide data fields. The data still exists in the project, but users won't see the data in the Inspector window. Hidden fields are great for projects with sensitive data, costing information or fields required for database connectivity but having no other relevance to a project. Multiple Command Fields - In previous versions of netViz, each object type could have only one command field, and it had to be named "Command." In version 5.0, an object can have multiple command fields with user-defined names. This gives you more options for creating and organizing commands. For example, you could place diagnostic commands in one list field, commands for accessing documentation in another and a set of Web urls in a third. Users can get to all of the commands just by right clicking on an object. Embedded Backgrounds - In prior versions, each diagram "remembered" the path to its background file and retrieved the background each time the diagram was opened. While this allowed project files to be kept fairly small (because graphical backgrounds were not part of the project file), it sometimes made it difficult to find the right background. For example, accessing a project's background files could be problematic if (1) a user copied a project locally but forgot to include the background files and then disconnected from the network, (2) background files for a project were moved or renamed, (3) a user e-mailed a project without including the backgrounds. In See netViz 5.0, you have the option of embedding backgrounds. With embedded backgrounds, project files can be moved, copied or e-mailed and they'll open with their backgrounds intact. Task Scheduler - (5.0 Professional only) Many of our customer keep their netViz projects linked to a database. With our new Windows-based task scheduler, it's easy to automate database refreshes or use timed project saves. Just open the scheduler window and set an interval for database refreshes. Enhanced Inspector Views - We've added powerful new tools to the Inspector to let users get quick access to project information without leaving the diagram they're looking at. When you first open a project, the Inspector will show you information about the diagram you're in, including the number of nodes/links and the name of the background file. If you select a node, the Inspector will continue to show data about the node. However, if you switch to Summary View inside the Inspector window, the Inspector will display data about the node's immediate subdiagram. Change to Components View and the Inspector will show a Hierarchy Browser and Table View of all of the subdiagrams in the branch of the project under the selected node. You can use the mini Hierarchy Browser to see any sub-diagram and you can edit data just as you would in any Table View. To download a .pdf file about new features in netViz 6.0, click here. To test drive netViz 6.0, contact sales@dstream.com.au Click here to download the demo. Copyright
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