Managing views
Through the Views tab you can create, edit, or delete any number of views. View settings that are configured when creating or editing a view differ for different types of views.
Views can also be created by using View templates. For more information see Managing view templates
The following table lists the icons available on the View screen:
To create or edit a graph-based view
- In the View Display screen, click Add View.
In the Add View screen, provide the necessary information to create a view and add a graph to the view as described in the following table:
Inputs for the Graph-based Add View screen
Fields
Description
Add View
View Title
Specifies the view name
View Type a
Indicates the type of view; select Graph Based to create a graph-based view
Layout Type
Sets the preferences of the thumbnail. The layout type can be one of the following:
- Four columns: Displays a small size view, with fewer options
- Two columns: Displays a medium size view, with all options
- One column: Displays a large size view, with all options
Update
Sets the update frequency of the view as follows:
- Daily
- Hourly
- Manually
Update the View for everyxx minutes
Updates the view for a time specified in minutes
Show View details at top of the page
Displays the details in the View screen. By default, the details are not displayed. You can toggle the display of view details using theShow/Hide View icon.
View Create Option
Indicates how the view is created:
- Manual: Creates a view manually
- Template: Enables selection and application of a View template to a view
Graphs in View
Add Graph
Adds a graph to the view. For detailed instructions, see Creating custom graphs.
- You cannot configure the view type when editing an existing view.
Specify a name for the graph.
- Click Add to View.
Click Finish.