Algorius Net Viewer Manual | Main Window
General Information
The main window contains the following components:
Some components of the main window can be hidden according to application settings.
To open the main window when it’s minimized in the system tray, click the tray icon or select Open Algorius Net Viewer from the icon's context menu:
If the main window opens on a second monitor that's turned off, for convenience, the context menu in the tray provides the Reset Window Position feature, which returns the window to the primary monitor.
Menu
Main in the main window contains the following items:
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Главное меню |
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Welcome Page Open Welcome Page in a tab. See Welcome Page for more information. |
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| Show Show or hide some components of the main window. |
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License Manager Open the License Manager window. See Registration for more information. |
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Options Open a window to configure the Algorius Net Viewer. |
F9 |
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Exit Exit the software. |
Alt+X |
| File | ||
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Master Open Network Discovery Wizard to create a new map. See Network Discovery Wizard for more information. |
F6 |
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Create Create a new map. See Creating Map for more information. |
Ctrl+N |
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Open Open a new map. See Opening Map for more information. |
Ctrl+O |
| Recent Select and open one of the recent opened maps. See Opening Map for more information. |
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| Open Backup Folder Open backup folder. See Backup Copies for more information. |
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Save Save the current map. This option is available if there are any unsaved changes. See Saving Map for more information. |
Ctrl+S |
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Save As Save the current map to a file. See Saving Map for more information. |
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Save All Save all modified maps. This option is available if there are any unsaved changes. See Saving Map for more information. |
Ctrl+Shift+S |
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Save as Image Save the map as an image file. See Creating Screenshots for more information. |
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Make Screenshot Copy the map image to the clipboard. See Creating Screenshots for more information. |
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Export to Visio Export current map into Visio document. See Export for more information. |
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Print Print a map. See Printing Map for more information. |
Ctrl+P |
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Close Close a map. This option is only available for maps opened locally. See Closing Map for more information. |
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Close All Close all maps opened locally. See Closing Map for more information. |
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Capture/Release Map Capture the map for editing or fix changes on the map and finish its editing. See Editing for more information. |
F2 |
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Capture Map Capture the map that is being edited by another user. See Editing for more information. |
F2 |
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Undo Undo last changes. See Editing History for more information. |
Ctrl+Z |
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Redo Redo last changes. See Editing History for more information. |
Ctrl+Y |
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Cut Move selected objects to the clipboard. See Clipboard for more information. |
Ctrl+X |
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Copy Copy selected objects to the clipboard. See Clipboard for more information. |
Ctrl+C |
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Paste Paste objects from the clipboard. See Clipboard for more information. |
Ctrl+V |
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Delete Delete selected objects. See Deleting Map Objects for more information. |
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Copy address Copy addresses of the selected devices to the clipboard. See Clipboard for more information. |
Ctrl+Shift+C |
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Layout→Bring to Front Move selected objects to front. See Layout for more information. |
Ctrl+Home |
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Layout→Send to Back Move selected objects to back. See Layout for more information. |
Ctrl+End |
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Layout→Up Move selected objects higher. See Layout for more information. |
Ctrl+PgUp |
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Layout→Down Move selected objects lower. See Layout for more information. |
Ctrl+PgDown |
| Layout→Auto Arrange Arrange selected objects automatically. See Layout for more information. |
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Lock Lock selected object to prevent moving. See Moving for more information. |
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Unlock Unlock selected object for moving. See Moving for more information. |
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Select All Select all objects in the editor. See Selecting Map Objects for more information. |
Ctrl+A |
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Select Same Type Select the same type objects on the map. See Selecting Map Objects for more information. |
Ctrl+Shift+A |
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Invert Selection Deselect selected objects and select those that were not previously selected. See Selecting Map Objects for more information. |
Ctrl+Shift+I |
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Group operations Change value of any attribute for devices on one or more maps. See Group Operations for more information. |
Ctrl+G |
| View | ||
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Find Search map objects by direct text query. See Search for more information. |
Ctrl+F |
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Advanced search Search various objects by the values of their attributes See Advanced Search for more information. |
Ctrl+Shift+F |
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Mini-map Show/Hide mini-map. See Mini-map for more information. |
Space |
| Grid Enable/Disable the grid display. See Grid for more information. |
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| Full Screen Switch on/off the full-screen mode. See Full–Screen Mode for more information. |
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100% Set scale to 100% for the current map. See Scale for more information. |
Ctrl+0 |
| Previous Tab Go back to the previous tab. See Navigation for more information. |
Alt+Left | |
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Next Tab Go forward to the next tab. See Navigation for more information. |
Alt+Right |
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Theme Selecting a color theme to display the application interface. See Color Themes for more information. |
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Refresh Map Update status of devices on the map. See Monitoring Control for more information. |
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Stop on Map Pause monitoring of the current map. Available if monitoring is not paused. See Monitoring Control for more information. |
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Resume on Map Resume monitoring of the current map. Available if monitoring is paused. See Monitoring Control for more information. |
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Clear Log Clear monitoring log. See Clear Monitoring Log for more information. |
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Notifications Configure notification settings. See Notification for more information. |
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Configure Configure monitoring settings. See Monitoring Configuration for more information. |
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Take Inventory Open Taking Inventory window. See Taking Inventory for more information. |
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Clear Log Clear inventory log. See Inventory Logs for more information. |
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Configure Sections Configure inventory sections. See Configuring Sections for more information. |
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Options Configure inventory process. See Configuring Inventory for more information. |
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| Commands |
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| This menu contains a list of external commands to execute. See External Commands for more information. |
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Double-Click Actions Configure double-click action for devices selected on the map. See Double-Click Actions for more information. |
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Configure Configure external commands. See External Commands for more information. |
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| This menu contains a list of reports for creation. See Report Creation for more information. |
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Configure Configure report templates. See Configuring Reports for more information. |
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Servers Open Servers panel. See Servers Panel for more information. |
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Maps Open Maps panel. See Maps Panel for more information. |
Ctrl+M |
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Inventory Cards Open Inventory Cards panel See Inventory Cards for more information. |
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Reports Open Reports panel. See Reports Panel for more information. |
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Properties Open Properties panel. See Properties Panel for more information. |
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Layers Open Layers panel. See Layers for more information. |
Ctrl+L |
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Devices Open Devices panel. See Devices Panel for more information. |
Ctrl+D |
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Server Setup Run Algorius Net Viewer Server Setup to configure the server. See Server Installation for more information. |
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Help View this help file. |
F1 |
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What’s New Read what’s new in the latest version of Algorius Net Viewer. |
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Check for Updates Check for the newer version of Algorius Net Viewer. See Update Algorius Net Viewer for more information. |
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Customer Feedback Send message for Algorius Net Viewer support team. See Support for more information. |
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Visit Our Web Site Open Algorius Net Viewer web site. See Support for more information. |
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About View information about the program. |
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Tabs
Tabs are displayed at the top of the main window and are used to switch between maps, inventory cards and welcome page quickly.
Tabs can be hidden. To show or hide tabs, select Show→Tabs from the main menu.
Toolbar
The toolbar is located at the top of the main window. The toolbar may be hidden. To show or hide the toolbar, select Show→Toolbar from the main menu.
Toolbar contains the following items:
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Servers Open Servers panel. See Servers Panel for more information. |
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Maps Open Maps panel. See Maps Panel for more information. |
Ctrl+M |
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Inventory Cards Open Inventory Cards panel See Inventory Cards for more information. |
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Reports Open Reports panel. See Reports Panel for more information. |
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Sidebar Show/hide sidebar. See Sidebar for more information. |
In the map editor, the toolbar contains the following items:
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Capture/Release Map Capture the map for editing or fix changes on the map and finish its editing. See Editing for more information. |
F2 |
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Capture Map Capture the map that is being edited by another user. See Editing for more information. |
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Save Save the current map. This option is available if there are any unsaved changes. See Saving Map for more information. |
Ctrl+S |
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Save All Save all modified maps. This option is available if there are any unsaved changes. See Saving Map for more information. |
Ctrl+Shift+S |
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Undo Undo last changes. See Editing History for more information. |
Ctrl+Z |
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Redo Redo last changes. See Editing History for more information. |
Ctrl+Y |
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Scale Set the scale for displaying objects on the map. See Scale for more information. |
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Real size Restore the scale to 100% for the current map. See Scale for more information. |
Ctrl+0 |
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Fit Page Set the scale for the current map to show all objects on the map in the work area. See Scale for more information. |
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Add device Activate/deactivate adding device mode. See Adding Devices for more information. |
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Add line Activate/deactivate adding line mode. See Adding Lines for more information. |
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Add figure Activate/deactivate adding figure mode. See Adding Figures for more information. |
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Add text Activate/deactivate adding text field mode. See Adding Text Field for more information. |
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Add image Activate/deactivate adding graphic images mode. See Adding Graphic Images for more information. |
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Add link to another map Activate/deactivate adding map links mode. See Adding Map Links for more information. |
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Add widget Activate/deactivate adding widgets mode. See Adding Widgets for more information. |
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Properties Open Properties panel. See Properties Panel for more information. |
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Layers Open Layers panel. See Layers for more information. |
Ctrl+L |
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Devices Open Devices panel. See Devices Panel for more information. |
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In the inventory card editor, the toolbar contains the following items:
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Undo Undo last changes. See Editing History for more information. |
Ctrl+Z |
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Redo Redo last changes. See Editing History for more information. |
Ctrl+Y |
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Add Element Add new element into the current inventory card. See Card Editing for more information. |
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Edit Element Edit selected element in the current inventory card. See Card Editing for more information. |
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Show only filled sections Switches the mode: display all sections or only completed ones. See Card Editing for more information. |
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Configure Sections Configure inventory sections. See Configuring Sections for more information. |
Sidebar
The main sidebar is shown on the left side of the main window.
The main sidebar displays the following tools:
Additional sidebars appear on the right side of the editor.
The sidebar to the right of the map editor displays the following tools:
The sidebar to the right of the inventory card editor displays a list of sections.
The sidebar or some tools on it may be hidden. In this case they can be accessed through the Tools menu or using the corresponding buttons on the toolbar.
To show only one of the tools in the sidebar, left-click on the corresponding button in the toolbar.
To add or hide tools, click on the corresponding button on the toolbar with the right mouse button, or with the left mouse button while holding Ctrl or Shift. This method allows you to display several tools at once in the sidebar.
If several panels with tools are displayed on the sidebar, they can be adjusted in height by dragging the separator between them. Double-clicking the separator will make the height of these panels the same. Double-clicking the separator (while holding Ctrl or Shift) will make the height of all panels the same.
Editor
The editor takes the major part of the main window. It is designed to display and edit the maps and the inventory cards.
See Maps and Inventory Cards for more information.
Properties Panel
The Properties panel is located on the sidebar to the right of the map editor. It displays and edits map properties and properties of objects on the map.
The Properties panel may be hidden. To display the Properties panel, open a map and select Tools→Properties from the menu, or click the Properties button on the toolbar, or press F4.
Status Bar
The status bar is located at the bottom of the main window. The status bar can be hidden. To show or hide the status bar, select Show→Status Bar in the main menu.
The following information is displayed in the status bar:
- The number of devices currently being scanned or that need to be scanned (i.e., in the queue). See Device Monitoring for more information.
- Monitoring pause mode. See Device Monitoring for more information.
- The number of devices, selected in the map editor. See Editing Maps for more information.
- Number of devices on all maps. The total number of devices is shown separately, as well as the total number of active and inactive devices.
- Number of current events according to notification settings. The number of alarms, errors, warnings and informational events is shown separately.
- Number of messages, if any, according to notification settings. See Show message on the screen for more information.
- The number of system errors that occurred in the application. If any error related to the application operation occurs, the corresponding indicator is displayed in the status bar. Clicking it opens a window with a more detailed error description.
- The number of notifications, for example, about the release of a new version of the program or the license expiring. The corresponding indicator is displayed in the status bar if there are notifications. Clicking it opens a window with a more detailed notification description. These notifications can be disabled in the program settings in the General tab.
System Tray Icon
Algorius Net Viewer has informative system tray icon:
The tray icon contains a context menu with frequently used operations. See Main Window for more information.
The tray icon can change its color. The color of the tray icon reflects the current severity level of the events according to the notification settings. See Configuring Events for more information.
Full–Screen Mode
The application can be shown in full–screen mode. Select View→Full Screen in main window menu to switch on/off full–screen mode. Only the editor are displayed in this mode. There is even no window title. Thus more information is displayed on a screen. This option is provided to display a map on a large screen.