How To Activate A Different Layout; How To Import A Layout; How To Export A Layout - Network Instruments Matrix User Manual

How to activate a different layout

After a layout is created, you can activate it at any time. Activating a layout immediately changes how the Matrix
operates.
Tip!
Only activate a saved layout if you understand how the layout affects the operation of the Matrix.
Understanding the layout can help ensure traffic is not forwarded to the wrong devices.
To switch which layout is currently active:
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.
3. Click the Actions list.
The Actions list is located near the top-right corner of the layout designer.
4. Click Activate.
The selected layout is now active. All connections, rules, filtering, and more, in the layout are now actively in use.

How to import a layout

You can add a layout configuration by importing its file. The layout becomes part of your library.
To import a layout file:
1. Starting in the dashboard, click Ports.
The layout designer appears, where connections between network and tool ports can be created.
2. Click the Actions list.
The Actions list is located near the top-right corner of the layout designer.
3. Click Import.
4. Click Browse.
5. Browse to a previously exported layout file using the dialog box and click Open.
6. Click OK.
You successfully imported the layout. The layout is now part of the Matrix and can be activated, edited, saved,
and deleted. The imported file does not need to be kept.

How to export a layout

You can export a layout configuration for archival or backup, sharing, and importing on other Matrix appliances.
To export a layout to a file:
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.
3. Click the Actions list.
The Actions list is located near the top-right corner of the layout designer.
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