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Understanding layouts
Operation of your Matrix is configured in an arrangement called a layout. The layout defines port connections,
speeds, and the rules in use.
For most users, the default layout is sufficient. In the default layout, they will set their port definitions, how
network ports are connected to tool ports, and which rules are used and do little else. However, you may want or
need to have additional layouts for prototyping.
Only one layout may be the active layout—with all other layouts being inactive—and because changes made to
layouts are effective immediately, carefully consider any changes you make to your active layout.
Layouts are unlikely to change often, because after a layout is set and working, there is little need to change it.
However, something in your environment may change that causes you to need to change your layout. Before
changing the active layout, you may want to prototype the changes in an inactive layout.
Creating a new layout is the only way you can design new port connections or change port speeds and more
without affecting active rules. In essence, a second or third layout can be used as a sandbox to ensure options
are configured as you wish before moving the layout into production (in other words, promoted to be the active
layout).
How to edit a layout
You can edit any layout without first activating it. This ensures any changes made do not immediately affect
operation of the Matrix while you edit the layout.
Note:
To edit the active layout (the layout currently in use), perform edits directly from the Ports page. Edits to
the active layout take effect in real time.
To edit an inactive layout:
1. Starting in the dashboard, click Ports.
The layout designer appears, where connections between network and tool ports can be created.
2. In the Layout list, select a layout.
Chapter 2: Layouts
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