Opening Ad-hoc Networks

An ad-hoc network is when you open a network on an entity. This will show the entity in a network with all of its directly linked neighbors, except when you open a network for a document or multiple items. In the latter two cases, only the selected entities open in a network. More nodes can be added to such networks using different techniques. See Adding Nodes To Network and Adding Neigbors (see the main manual)..

Opening an ad-hoc network from the Project Explorer

Select an entity in the margin area, a manager, the project explorer or any browser, right-click and select Open Network. Another option is to select the Open Network button in the ribbon. It is available if you select an entity in a manager.

Opening an ad-hoc network from a manager

Opening an ad-hoc network in the margin area

The nodes are initially placed using a default layout procedure, but can be rearranged manually or using any of the other layout procedures. See Layout And Routing. (see the main manual).

An ad-hoc network for a hyperlink

Each time a network is opened on a selected entity, a new network is created. There is no need to save it, as you can easily display it at any time by opening it again. If, however, you rearranged the nodes and want to preserve the new layout, or if you add or remove nodes, then you need to save it explicitly: To do so, in the main Network ribbon select Save and enter a name for the network. Saved networks can be selected from the Project Explorer, the Network Manager, and the Networks Browser.