The map editor

This section describes how to work with the stand-alone map editor application.

3.9.12.2.1 Starting the map editor

After the map editor application software has been started you will be presented with a login screen.

You will now have to log into INM with a system administrator operator account. It's recommended that a specific system administrator account is created for the purpose of editing maps, although you can use an existing system administrator account as well.

Remember that you cannot be logged on to the INM web interface at the same time with the same account, while being logged on from the editor.

Fill in the operator username and password, enter the address to the INM server (and optionally the port number) and click the OK button.

Th e login dialog box 3.9.12.2.2 Importing map graphics

For most network maps you will want to use a background image, such as an image of a geographical location or a drawing of a server hall. To be able to do so, you must first import the image for use via the editor.

*** Important: The editor only supports images in the .PNG (Portable Network Graphics) format. If you have an image that you want to use that is in another format, you will first have to convert it with another application before usage. ***

To import your image, select "Import images" from the "INM" menu. Then select your image file and click Ok. The image will be sent to the INM server and will be available for use in the editor.

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3.9.12.2.3 Importing custom icons

INM comes with a set of stock icons for use with your network maps, ready for use. It's also possible to import your own custom icons to use as backgrounds for the various entities on the network maps.

*** Important: The editor only supports icons in the .PNG (Portable Network Graphics) format. If you have an icon that you want to use that is in another format, you will first have to convert it with another application before usage. ***

To import a custom icon, select the Import icons command from the INM menu.Then select your image file and click Ok. The image will be sent to the INM server and will be available for use in the editor.

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If your icons are very large, the default method of displaying status as a background may or may not work well. In such cases, it's recommended that you use the status overlay method described in the Network map settings section.

*** A note regarding image transparency. It's recommended that your icons are in the 32-bit RGBA format with a proper alpha channel. ***

3.9.12.2.4 Creating netw ork maps

To create a new network map, select the "New" command from the "Maps" menu.

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The map will be created and added into the list of available maps in the tree control to the left.

3.9.12.2.5 Netw ork map settings

To change the basic settings of a network map, click on the map name in the tree control to the left.

The properties of the map will be displayed below 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 INM.

Map image The background image to be used in the map. See the Importing map graphics section for information on how to import images.

Background Manually set the size and background color of the background.

Status rendering

Defines how INM will display the status of the entities on the network map.

Status in background will display the status as a background, with the icon for

the entity drawn above it.

Status as overlay will display 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.

3.9.12.2.6 Deleting netw ork maps

To permanently remove a network map from INM, select the "Delete" command from the "Maps" menu.

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This section describes how to add content to the network maps.

3.9.12.2.7.1 Adding netw orks

To add an INM network to be shown in the network map, select "New network" from the "Edit" menu, or alternatively use the keyboard-shortcut Ctrl+N.

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The editor will place a network from your INM configuration onto the map at a default position (hint: when using the keyboard-shortcut the new network will be placed at the current mouse cursor position). The properties of the network is also visible in the properties section. The following properties can be modified for the network.

Network Select the INM network to be displayed on the map.

Icon The icon to be displayed for the network. You can select from the stock icons as well as from custom icons. See the Importing custom icons section for information on how to import icons.

Position Manually set the position of the network by specifying an x and a y coordinate.

Link properties

Here you can specify what should happen when an operator clicks on the network from the INM dashboard.

Selecting No link will cause nothing to happen when the network is clicked on. Selecting Link to network will make the network link to the specified networks information screen in INM.

Selecting Link to map will make the network link to another network map, allowing to create "drill-down" network maps.

3.9.12.2.7.2 Adding objects

To add an INM object to be shown in the network map, select "New object" from the "Edit" menu, or alternatively use the keyboard-shortcut Ctrl+O.

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The editor will place an object from your INM configuration onto the map at a default position (hint: when using the keyboard-shortcut the new object will be placed at the current mouse cursor position). The properties of the object is also visible in the properties section. The following properties can be modified for the object.

Object Select the INM object to be displayed on the map. This is done by first chosing the network, and then the desired object.

Icon The icon to be displayed for the object. You can select from the stock icons as well as from custom icons. See the Importing custom icons section for information on how to import icons.

Position Manually set the position of the object by specifying an x and a y coordinate.

Link properties

Here you can specify what should happen when an operator clicks on the object from the INM dashboard.

Selecting No link will cause nothing to happen when the object is clicked on.

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Selecting Link to object will make the object link to the specified objects information screen in INM.

Selecting Link to map will make the object link to another network map, allowing to create "drill-down" network maps.

3.9.12.2.7.3 Adding gatew ays

*** Notice: This section only applies to INM Distributed edition ***

To add an INM gateway to be shown in the network map, select "New gateway" from the "Edit" menu, or alternatively use the keyboard-shortcut Ctrl+G

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The editor will place a gateway from your INM configuration onto the map at a default position (hint: when using the keyboard-shortcut the new gateway will be placed at the current mouse cursor position). The properties of the gateway is also visible in the properties section. The following properties can be modified for the gateway.

Gateway Select the INM gateway to be displayed on the map.

Icon The icon to be displayed for the gateway. You can select from the stock icons as well as from custom icons. See the Importing custom icons section for information on how to import icons.

Position Manually set the position of the gateway by specifying an x and a y coordinate.

Link properties

Here you can specify what should happen when an operator clicks on the gateway from the INM dashboard.

Selecting No link will cause nothing to happen when the gateway is clicked on.

Selecting Link to gateway will make the gateway link to the specified gateways information screen in INM.

Selecting Link to map will make the gateway link to another network map, allowing to create "drill-down" network maps.

3.9.12.2.7.4 Selecting content

To select content on the network map, either click directly on the desired entity, or simply draw a selection rectangle around the content you want to select. The selected content will be displayed with a rectangle around it to indicate that it is currently selected. To select all content on the map, select the "Select all" command from the "Edit" menu, or use the keyboard-shortcut Ctrl+A.

To add, or remove, content to your selection hold down the Ctrl key on the keyboard while selecting.

To clear your selection, simply click in an open space somewhere in the map.

3.9.12.2.7.5 Editing content

To change the properties of content on the map, first select it to display the properties

window. Make the appropriate changes depending on what you selected, and click on the OK button to confirm your changes.

To move content in the map, first select it and then drag it on the map while holding the left mouse button down.

3.9.12.2.7.6 Using the organizer tools

Selected content in the map can be organized by using two tools, the Grid organizer tool and the Circular organizer tool.

To access the tools, right-click in the map window after selecting the desired content and select either tool from the "Organize selection" popup menu.