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Using the Graph Toolbar Controls

Graph controls are used to manipulate the view of the graph.

Graph toolbar controls

The graph toolbar can be found docked to the top of the graph window.

The following table describes the "as delivered" arrangement of graph control tools.

To… Select this tool…
Select a node.

Select Nodes

Increase the magnification of the graph.

Zoom In

Decrease the magnification of the graph.

Zoom Out

Window an area in the graph.

Window Area

Return the graph to its default parameters.

Reset View

Show all nodes at their optimized magnification.

Fit View

Zoom and center the graph over the selected nodes.

Fit View to Selection

View a different part of the graph without magnification.

Pan

Undo the previous operation.

View Previous

Redo the last graphing option.

View Next

Besides these primary controls, the Graph control bar is also equipped with tools to manipulate node graphics.

Graph extended controls

These controls are enabled when more than one node is selected in the graph. These tools are used for aligning, sizing and spacings of nodes in selection set.