Navigation Basics¶
This guide introduces the core navigation structure of the E-Lighthouse Network Planner (ENP) Web Client. It will help you move confidently between views, tools, and panels in the interface.
🖥️ Main Screen Zones¶
The application is divided into three key interactive areas:
1. Top Menu Bar¶
Located at the top of the page, it provides global actions: - Load / Save Designs - Switch to Topology or Control Window - Access Settings, Help, and User Profile
2. Topology View (Main Canvas)¶
This is the primary area where you'll visualize and edit network designs: - Drag and drop nodes - Use right-click context menus - Access toolbars on the left and bottom sides
3. Control Window (Data Browser)¶
A panel for detailed inspection and editing of design elements. Here you can: - Browse nodes, links, ports, and services - Edit properties through interactive tables - Use tabs and folder structures to organize data
🔁 Switching Between Views¶
You can change between Topology View and the Control Window in several ways:
| Action | How to Access |
|---|---|
| Open Topology View | Top menu: “Go to Topology” or default view |
| Open Control Window | Top menu: “Open Control Window” or C + W |
| Switch from a node/link view | Right-click > "Open in Control Window" |
🔀 Some shortcuts (like
Alt + Arrow) are shared across both views — see the Keyboard Shortcuts guide.
🖱️ Mouse Navigation Tips¶
- Right-click anywhere on the map to open the context menu.
- Click-and-drag to pan the canvas.
- Use the mouse wheel or trackpad to zoom in/out of the topology.
- Click on nodes or links to inspect/edit their properties.
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