To Save and Load Topology Profiles

You can save your topology overlay analysis or network analysis (path trace, best route analysis, or flood trace) settings in a profile and use them again later. This can save time if you plan to use the same settings more than once. Profiles are also useful when you automate topology analysis with scripts.

To save topology analysis settings in a profile

1. Do one of the following:
   • Click Analyze tabDrawing Object panelObject Overlay. Find
   • Click Analyze tabDrawing Object panelNetwork Analysis. Find
2. Specify the settings to save. For more information, see About Topology Analysis.
3. Click Save.
4. In the Save Topology Profile dialog box, enter a name for the profile. Click Save.

To load an existing topology profile

1. In any of the Topology Overlay Analysis or Network Topology Analysis dialog boxes, click Load.
2. In the Select Topology Profile dialog box, select the profile to load.

   Topology profiles are saved as *.tpf files.

3. Click Open.

   The settings from the selected profile become current.

To rename or delete profiles

• Right-click the profile in the Select Topology Profile or Save Topology Profile dialog box. Click Rename or Delete.