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Filter the view of a Dependency Views map

Filter a Dependency Views map to display specific types or categories of configuration items.

Before you begin

Role required: sn_cmdb_admin or admin

About this task

Use the filter panel to control which elements of the map are displayed and to save versions of a filter for later use.

Procedure

  1. Navigate to All > Dependency Views > View Map.

  2. Click the Map settings icon

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Map Settings. to open map settings.
Filter panel strips and optionsDescription
Save Custom Settings

Configure desired custom settings, then enter a name and click Save.Custom settings can be loaded by using the Load Saved Custom Settings option.

Navigate to Dependency Views > Saved Settings > **** to display all saved custom settings.

Load Custom SettingsApply previously saved custom settings to the current map.
Predefined FiltersApply previously defined filters consisting of configuration type, CI type, and relationship filters. You can Set a predefined filter as default.This filter is applied first, before any other filters (such as Filter CIs by Depth) are applied.
Dependency TypeApply a filter that runs in real time and generates a custom view of a service map for a specific CI.
Max LevelsDesignate how many levels from the root CI display on the map.
Filter CIs by DepthDesignate which levels of CI display on the map.
Filter CIs by CI TypeDesignate what CI types display in the map.
Filter CIs By CI LocationDesignate what CI locations display in the map.
Filter CIs By CI ManufacturerDesignate what CI manufacturers display in the map.
Filter CIs By Audit FailureHides CIs that failed the CMDB health staleness test. This option is available only if there are any such CIs.
Filter Relationship TypesDesignate what relationship types display in the map.
Map IndicatorsDesignate what types of tasks display and get counted in the map.
Remove Filtered ItemsOff: Gray out filtered items on the map. On: Do not display filtered items on the map.
Run Layout AutomaticallyOn: The configured layout to the map is reapplied whenever the filter is changed. Off: The map layout remains static when the filter is changed.
Fit to Screen AutomaticallyOn: The map magnification will increase or decrease automatically to display all CIs on the map. Off: The map magnification remains unchanged when the map is reloaded.
  1. Click a filter strip to expand or collapse it, and to set filter items.

Parent Topic:Use Dependency Views

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