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Network map settings

To change the basic settings of a network map, click the map name in the tree control to the left. The properties of the map display in the properties area. The following properties can be modified for a network map.

  • Map name - The name of the network map as it will be presented in Network Monitor.
  • Map image - The background image to be used in the map. See the Importing map graphics topic for information on how to import images.
  • Background - Manually set the size and background color of the background.
  • Status rendering - Defines how Network Monitor displays the status of entities on the network map.
    • Status in background - Displays the status as a background, with the icon for the entity drawn above it.
    • Status as overlay - Displays the icon for the entity with a small status symbol attached to the upper right corner. This method is recommended when using large custom icons.