Auto Layout

The Auto Layout function can automatically layout map objects based on your selected layout style. With this function, you can save manual labor for map layout, and it will be more convenient to find or manage devices on a map.

Layout Types and Use Flows

The system offers the following types of map layout. See Layout Types for more details.

• Layout by Tag — organizes devices based on their tags to reflect real network infrastructure, such as the three-layer network hierarchy. To use the layout by tag:

1. Create a Layout Style  
2. Apply a Layout Template on Map

• Layout by Sample — organizes devices based on a sample map. To use the layout by sample:

1. Save a Map Layout as Sample
2. Apply a Layout Template on Map

• Layout by Geometry — organizes devices based on geometric shapes. To use the layout by geometry, see Apply a Layout Template on Map.

Auto Layout of Site or Device Group Maps

To lay out site maps or device group maps in bulk, do the following:

1. Create a layout style based on the network infrastructure of a site.
2. Apply the layout style to the Map of the site.
3. Save a site map Layout as sample
4. Associate a layout template with Sites or Device Groups