IBM Streams 4.2

Highlighting elements in an instance graph

The instance graph supports highlighting so that you can easily see related artifacts in the graph.

Procedure

  1. In the Instance Graph view, right-click an operator or a stream.
  2. Select one of the following options:
    Table 1. Highlighting options for operators and connections
    Option Description
    Highlight upstream Highlights all connections and operators that flow into the selected operator or a stream.
    Highlight downstream Highlights all connections and operators that the selected operator or connection flows into.
    Highlight both directions Highlights all upstream and downstream connections and operators that are related to the selected operator.
    Highlight Same PE1 Highlights all operators that are contained in the same PE as the selected operator.
    Highlight Same Host1 Highlights all operators that run on the same host on the selected operator.
    Note: 1 This option applies only to operators.
  3. To remove the highlighting, right-click an operator or a stream, and then click Unhighlight.