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As you zoom in, the Vision client displays more NE detail. As you zoom out, the Vision client displays 
the NE’s topological relationships, as shown in the following examples.
Viewing a Table of NEs and Their Properties (List View)
To get a quick look at the properties of devices in a map, change to a list view by clicking Show List 
View from the Vision client toolbar. This view provides a table of all NEs with details about 
IP addresses, the device model and software image it is running, how long it has been up, and 
virtualization information.
NoteIf a cell’s contents do not fit in the table, hover your mouse cursor over the table cell.Huge Large Normal Tiny (Overview) 
						

							  
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Figure 7-4 Vision Client Window with List View
The Network Elements tab lists all NEs in the map which you have permission to view. If you do not 
have permission to view a map’s NE, it is listed under the Restricted Elements tab and displayed with a 
lock icon. From here you can perform the following operations:
To perform this table operation:Click this toolbar 
button from List View: Button Name
Searches for the string you enter Find
Exports the selected information to a CSV file Export to CSV
Arrange existing data according to sort operations 
that you specify (see Sorting Tables, page 7-9)Sort Table 
Va l u e s
Only display information that matches the filter (see 
Filtering Tables, page 7-10)Filter
Clear the existing filter Clear Filter 
						

							  
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These topics explain how to sort and filter tabular information.
Sorting Tables
Sorting a table lets you arrange existing data in various ways, while filtering a table only displays the 
information that matches the filter.
Step 1In the table toolbar, click Sort Table Values. The Sort dialog box is displayed. 
Figure 7-5 Sort Dialog Box
Step 2
In the Sort Operation field, specify the frequency of the sort operation:
Only Once—Sorts the information in the table only once according to the specified criteria. When 
this option is selected, newly added rows will always be listed at the bottom of the table, regardless 
of their sort criteria value. Also, if an existing rows value changes, the row will remain where it is.
Continuously/Repeatedly—Sorts the information in the table continuously according to the 
specified criteria. 
If you select this option, the   icon is displayed next to the selected column heading.
Step 3In the Sort By field, specify the first sort criterion:
a.In the first drop-down list, choose the column to use for the first sort criterion. 
b.In the second drop-down list, choose Ascending or Descending to indicate the sort order.
Step 4Add and adjust the criteria as needed, and click OK. The table data is sorted.
Display all table rows that meet the current filtering 
criteriaShow All Rows
Display only selected table rows Show Only 
Selected Rows To perform this table operation:Click this toolbar 
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Filtering Tables
Use filters for tables that contain many entries. You cannot apply a filter until the table has loaded; for 
tables with many entries, this can take a while. Once the entries are populated, the filter tool becomes 
available.
You can check whether a filter is applied by hovering your mouse cursor over the filter button.
NoteThese operations are performed from the table of NEs in a List View. These filters are different from 
filters that can be configured, saved, and used at a later time. For information on those filters, see 
Viewing Tickets and Latest Events for All Devices in a Map, page 11-3
Step 1In table toolbar, click Filter. The Filter dialog is shown in Figure 7-6.
Figure 7-6 Table Filter Dialog Box
Step 2
In the Match drop-down list, choose All or Any.
Step 3For each criterion, specify the following:
a.In the first drop-down list, choose the primary match category (the drop-down list contains all table 
columns). 
b.In the second drop-down list, choose a rule. 
c.In the third field, choose from the available values, or enter text (using a drop-down list or free text). 
TipYou can use the “Greater than” or “Less than” rule with a string for filtering. For example, if you 
want to include all interfaces above Ethernet0/0/3, you can select Greater than and enter the 
string Ethernet0/0/3 to view interfaces Ethernet0/0/4, Ethernet0/0/5, and so on. 
Step 4Click   to add another criterion. 
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How to Find Entities Inside and Outside Of Maps
The Vision client provides a variety of ways to locate the NEs, technologies, and services you are 
interested in by using search, filters, business tags, and overlays. If you do not have sufficient 
permissions to view an NE, it is displayed with a lock icon. If you try to view the NE details, the Vision 
client displays a warning message.
To search for: See this section or use this method:
NEs by name or IP addressFinding NEs Using Basic NE 
Information (Name, Vendor, 
IP address), page 7-12 NEs by vendor
NEs by model number (12404) or device type (router)
NEs by device series (Catalyst, Nexus, 3750)Finding NEs Using Advanced Filters, 
page 7-12
NEs by software version
NEs with tickets of certain severities
NEs with unacknowledged tickets
NEs by connectivity state (down, up
NEs with Data Center virtual devices and associated virtual 
machines
NEs with Data Center associated compute servers
NEs affected by a ticket Right-click ticket and choose Find 
Affected Elements
NEs by their label (customer or subscriber names, provider 
connections) Finding NEs By Searching for NE 
Labels, Subscribers, and Provider 
Connections, page 7-13
NEs in current map, using a search stringEdit > Find in Map
Maps that contain specified NEs Right-click the NE and choose Open 
Relevant Maps
Link types: Data links, physical links, VPN linksUsing Link Filters to Find Links, 
page 7-21
Links by their levelTable 7-1 on page 7-25
Ethernet Flow DomainsNetwork Inventory > Ethernet Flow 
Domains from Vision client main menu
VTP DomainsNetwork Inventory > VTP Domains 
from Vision client main menu
Services: Ethernet, MPLS-TP tunnels, network clock, 
pseudowire, VLAN, VPLS, VPNsFinding Services Using Map Overlays, 
page 7-17
Network TP tunnels  Click Show List View, then click 
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Finding NEs Using Basic NE Information (Name, Vendor, IP address)
Use this method when you have a large number of NEs to find the NEs that match your criteria. 
NoteYou do not have to clear the results to start a new search. The Vision client always starts the search using 
all managed NEs.
Step 1From the Vision client, click the Network Elements tab.
Step 2Click Search.
Step 3Enter the search criteria. It is not case sensitive, and you can enter fragments.
Click Go. The Vision client lists all devices that match your criteria, and which you have permission to 
view. 
To start a search using different criteria, you do not have to clear the results. Just select your new choice 
from the drop-down list and enter your criteria.
Step 4To open the NE’s inventory, double-click the NE from the list.
Finding NEs Using Advanced Filters
Use this method to search for NEs by advanced criteria, such as communication state, ticket severity, and 
similar detailed criteria. Some of the criteria provide drop-down lists for choices. 
These filter buttons are listed above the table of NEs.
Step 1From the Vision client, click the Network Elements tab.
Step 2Click Show All. (Depending on the number of NEs, the table may require a few minutes to load.) 
Devices that you do not have permission to view are displayed with a lock.Criteria Examples Example Search Strings
Element type—NE model Cisco 12404 12404, 124, 12
IP address198.51.100.1 198, 51, 198.51
Name—Name assigned when NE was added using 
the Administration clientc7-sw6 c7, sw, c7-
Product—NE family Eth-switch Eth, switch
System name—Name from NE MIB p1 p1, p, 1
Vendor Cisco cisco, cisc, Cis
Filter—Turn on filter.
If a filter is currently applied to the table contents, hover over this button to display the filter 
rules (such as ‘Name’ Contains Cisco).
Clear Filter—Turn off filter and revert to original list.
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Step 3Click the Filter button and enter the search criteria using the logical operators to create rules. 
Step 4Click OK. To start a search using different criteria, clear the results by clicking the Clear Filter button.
Step 5To open the NE’s inventory, double-click the NE from the list.
Finding NEs By Searching for NE Labels, Subscribers, and Provider Connections
A business tag is a string that is meaningful to the business, and which can be used to label a component 
of a network element for use in Prime Network screens and reports. Business tags allow you to label NEs 
in the manner that best fits your deployment.
Business tags are normally applied to business elements, which are constructions or organizations of 
certain network elements and their properties into a logical entities (for example, Layer 2 VPNs, Layer 3 
VPNs, and virtual routers). 
To search for a business tag:
Step 1Choose Edit > Find Business Tag from the main menu. 
Step 2In the Find Business Tag dialog box, enter the search criteria.
These are some examples of the criteria you can enter:
Step 3Click Find Business Tag. Figure 7-7 shows the results of a search for any label type business tags with 
notes that contain the string San Jose. Criteria Example Search Strings
Severity N/a; drop-down list
Unacknowledged
Device communication state
Device investigation state
Vendor
Product
Device software versions 12.2, SG2, 3.8
Device series Nexus, Catalyst, CRS, 3750
Location Bangalore, Bang, Jose, San Jose, San
Up Since (dd-mm-yyyy) 3-May, 2013, Aug
Node role primary, standby, secondary
Field Enter: Vision client will search for NEs with business tags that:
Unique Key Letter or 
number stringHave a unique key that contain the string
Name Have a business tag name that contains the string
Notes Have notes that contain the string
Ty p e F r o m  
drop-down listHave a business tag of that type (Label, Subscriber, Provider 
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Figure 7-7 Find Business Tag Dialog Box With Results
Double-click the entity hyperlink to open the NE’s inventory window. If the results display an NE with 
a lock icon, it means you do not have sufficient permissions to view it.
Finding Out Which Maps Include an NE
If you have a problematic NE, you may want know all other maps that include the NE to get an overall 
view of the impact of the NE’s ticket. To find out which maps include a specified NE, right-click the NE 
in a map and choose Open Relevant Maps. The Vision client will display the Open Map dialog box with 
a list of all maps that include the selected element. From there, you can open the maps in which you are 
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Viewing Very Large Maps Using an Overview Window
The Overview window provides a condensed view of all elements in a map. This is especially useful for 
large maps.
Step 1To open the Overview window, choose View > Overview from the main menu. Figure 7-8 shows an 
example of the Overview window. If you do not have permission to view an NE, it is displayed with a 
lock icon or greyed-out.
Figure 7-8 Overview Window
NoteTo view an icon reference, choose Help > Icon Reference from the main menu.
Dots represent elements, 4.3.2 indicate links, and the blue rectangle represents the current selection area. 
In other words, when you open the map named 123, it displays all of the items inside the blue rectangle.
Step 2To change the overview:
a.Click inside the blue window and drag the rectangle to the desired map area. 
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Drilling Down Into NE Groups (Aggregations)
TipTo view an icon reference, choose Help > Icon Reference from the main menu.
Aggregations are groups of NEs. An aggregation can contain network elements, services, and other 
aggregations. Aggregations are displayed as a single entity, as shown in the following figure. 
If you cannot create an aggregation, it is because you do not have a sufficient user access level, or you 
do not have permission to manage the NE.
To view an aggregation’s contents, expand (open) it by right-clicking the aggregation and choosing 
Show Thumbnail. A thumbnail is an aggregation that has been opened. The Vision client will adjust the 
location of other NEs in the map so you can view the thumbnail contents, and then move them back when 
you close the thumbnail. As you traverse an aggregation, you will need to know the meaning of these 
terms:
The aggregation parent is the next level up.
The aggregation ro ot is the map that contains the aggregation.
Figure 7-9 provides an example of two aggregation thumbnails— Aggr1122 and VLANs. In this 
example, the Aggr1122 aggregation contains the VLANs aggregation. The dashed gray border around 
c7-sw6 indicates that c7-sw6 resides inside the Aggr1122 thumbnail but not at the current map level.
NoteMulti-chassis devices are also displayed as aggregations.