Adding Graphic Elements To The Map - Extreme Networks Ridgeline Guide Manual

To remove the inactive links for all the devices in all device groups:
From the Map menu, select Clear inactive links from > All devices.
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Adding Graphic Elements to the Map

In addition to devices, links, and background images, you can add other graphic elements to the map to
represent objects not managed by Ridgeline. These elements include:
Decorative Nodes. Decorative nodes represent any type of node that is not discovered or managed
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by Ridgeline, such as a server or workstation.
To add a decorative node to your map, select New > Node from the File or the Map menu. The
following window is displayed:
Figure 34: New Node Window
In the New Node window, enter the name and optional description and annotation for the node,
and click Create node.
Text Boxes. Text boxes can be used to create a title for the map, additional annotations for other
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map elements, comments, and so on.
To add a text box to your map, select New > Text box from the File or the Map menu. A new text
box with the words "Type here" is placed on the map. Double-click the text box and replace the
"Type here" text with your own text.
Clouds. Clouds can be added to a map to represent a network.
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To add a cloud to your map, select New > Cloud from the File or the Map menu. The following
window is displayed:
Figure 35: New Cloud Window
In the New Cloud window, enter the name and optional description and annotation for the cloud,
and click Create cloud.
To delete any of these graphic elements, select the object you want to delete, then select Delete from the
Edit menu, or right-click in the map view and select Delete from the pop-up menu.
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