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Apply a Layout Style on the Map

This procedure enables users to:

  • Apply a layout template to a map with a few clicks.

  • Visually assess how well a template matches the current device configuration.

  • Assign or adjust layout tags to improve device alignment with templates.

  • Customize layout parameters like icon size and device spacing for better readability

Apply an Auto Layout Style

Follow the steps below to apply an Auto Layout Style to a Map:


  1. Right-click a blank area of the map, and then select Auto Layout.
  2. In the Auto Layout pane, click the or icon to switch between layout templates. 
  3. Click the thumbnail of the desired template to apply it to the current map.
  4. To adjust the layout, hover over the style thumbnail and click the icon.
Information Note: This step applies only when the selected style is a tag-based layout style. 
Information Tip: If you want to change the layout direction, click the  icon.
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Note: The “X Matched; Y%” indicator shows how closely the selected template matches the current map. The percentage is based on how many devices the template applies to. Click the X Matched; Y% link to highlight those devices on the map.e.


Assign or Change Layout Tags

  • To assign layout tags to unassigned devices:
  1. In the Unassigned Devices table, select the target devices. 
  2. Click Bulk Assign Tags, and select the desired layout tag from the dropdown.

  • To change layout tags for matched devices:
  1. In the Matched Devices table, select the target devices..
  2. Click Bulk Assign Tags, and select the desired layout tag.

Adjust Layout Settings

  1. Click the  icon.
  2. In the Layout Settings dialog box, update the device icon size or maximum number of devices per row as needed.
  3. Click OK.


After making your changes, click Apply to Map to apply them.

Information NoteTo save the tag assignment for future use, click Save Tags.