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Define Device and Interface Highlight

In a data view template definition, device/interface highlights can be added to address configuration or other design differences among qualified devices.

Properties of Device Highlight

Click Device Highlight and start to define the highlight.
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The following table lists the properties of a device highlight.

PropertyDescription
Highlight Node by VariablesSelect a variable highlighting qualified traditional devices or SDN nodes on a map.
Display Highlight When

Set a condition to control when to display this device highlight.

  • The default value - Always, indicating this highlight will be displayed under any circumstances.
  • If you select an option variable as a condition, then the highlight will be only displayed when the value of the selected variable is:
  • Non-empty (for string type)
  • Not equal to 0 (for number type)
  • equal to true (for boolean type)

Note: Both device-level variables and input variables in the supporting variable list of the current data view template can be selected to define the display conditions for device highlights.

Note: Table-type and list-type variables cannot be used as conditions.

LegendThe legend displayed on a map is to illustrate this device's highlight.
ColorCustomize the color for the device highlight. The default value is Random Color.

Properties of Interface Highlight

Click Interface Highlight and start to define the highlight.
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The following table lists the properties of an interface highlight.

PropertyDescription
Highlight Interface by VariableSelect a variable to highlight interfaces of qualified traditional devices or SDN nodes on a map.
Display Highlight When

Set a condition to control when to display this interface highlight.

  • The default value - Always Display, indicating this highlight will be displayed under any circumstances.
  • If you select an option variable as a condition, then the highlight will be only displayed when the value of the selected variable is:
  • Non-empty (for string type)
  • Not equal to 0 (for number type)
  • equal to true (for boolean type)

Note: Only interface-level variables in the supporting variable list of the current data view template can be selected to define the display conditions for interface highlights.

Note: Table-type and list-type variables cannot be used as conditions.

LegendThe legend displayed on a map is to illustrate the interface highlight.
ColorCustomize the color for the interface highlight. The default value is Random Color.
Line StyleSelect a line style for the interface highlight.
Line WidthSelect a line width for the interface highlight.