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Building a hierarchical multi-level map structure

Monitor one allows you to create a hierarchical multi-level map structure that lets you move easily between the individual maps by using the virtual "Network" object. You can build maps that represent IP subnets, buildings, floors, wiring closets etc.

There is no limit to the depth of a hierarchical structure.

Creating a child map (sub-map)

1. Switch to Designer mode.
2. Add a "Network object" icon (see the image below) on the same way as you add a device icon.
3. Double-click the icon of the new Network object.
4. The child map opens
5. Monitor one automatically adds a network object at the upper left corner of the new (child) map. Double-clicking this icon lets you return to the parent map!

The icon of a "Network object"

Moving between maps

You can move between maps by double-clicking "Network objects". Each child map has a Network object pointing to its parent in the upper left corner. By double-clicking this object, you can return to the parent map.

The name of the icon on the parent map representing the child map has the name of the child map and vise versa. The icon on the child map representing the parent map has the name of the parent map!

The naming convention of a Network object differs from the naming convention of a device object. The name of a network is limited to 16 characters in length and may not contain spaces.