The fulfillment network model: action icons

The action icons allow you to navigate within the Map View and perform various tasks, such as view node details or create relationships.

Refer to Table 1 for descriptions of each action icon available.
Table 1. Action icons.

Action icons and description
Action Icon Description
Use the Select tool to click on nodes or relationships to select. Select Tool - With the Select tool, you can click on nodes or relationships to select them. A selected node or relationship becomes highlighted to distinguish it from other elements on the map.

Double-clicking a node displays the node's details.

Double-clicking a relationship displays the relationship's details.

You can click and drag to select multiple nodes and relationships.
Zoom in Zoom In - Click this action to zoom in on the current display area.
Zoom out Zoom Out - Click on this action to zoom out from the current display area.
Zoom in to enlarge the area selected Zoom Selection Tool- With the Zoom Selection tool selected, you can click and drag over the area of the map you want to enlarge.
Zoom to fit the map to its default magnification Zoom To Fit - Click this action to return the map to its default magnification.
Click and drag within the display area to move the map Pan Tool - With the Pan Tool selected, you can click and drag within the display area to move the map.
View node types View Node Types - Click this action to display the Node Type List screen, where you can create, modify or delete node types. For more information about configuring node types, see Defining node types.
View relationship types View Relationship Types - Click this action to display the Relationship Type List screen, where you can create, modify or delete relationship types. For more information about configuring relationship types, see Defining relationship types.
Create distribution group Create Distribution Group - Clicking this action after one or more nodes are selected on the map displays the Create Distribution Group screen. For more information about creating a distribution group, see Creating a distribution group.
View distribution groups View Distribution Groups - Click this action to display the Product Sourcing Distribution Group screen, where you can create, modify, or delete distribution groups. For more information about defining distribution groups, see Defining distribution groups.
Create nodes Create Node - Click this action to display the Create Node screen, where you can create a node organization. For more information about defining nodes, see Defining nodes.
View node details View Node Details - With a node selected on the map, clicking this action displays the Node Details screen. For more information about viewing and modifying node details, see Modifying a node.
Create single relationship Create Single Relationship - With two nodes selected on the map, clicking this action displays the Relationship Details screen, where you can create a relationship between the nodes. For more information about defining relationships, see Defining relationships.
Create relationships Create Relationships - With two or more nodes selected on the map, clicking this action displays the Create Relationships screen when you can create multiple relationships at once. For more information about defining relationships, see Defining relationships.
View relationship details View Relationship Details - With a relationship selected, clicking this action displays the Relationship Details screen, where you can view or modify relationships. For more information about viewing or modifying relationships, see Modifying a relationship.
Remove relationships Remove Relationships - With one or more relationships selected, clicking this action deletes the selected relationship(s). For more information about deleting relationships, see Deleting a relationship.