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Color code an object

Color code an object

Objects can be color coded for easy identification.

To color code an object:
  1. Ensure you are in the correct ADOM.
  2. Go to Policy & Objects > Object Configurations .
  3. Select the object type that you will be creating. For example, view the interface by going to Normalized Interface > Normalized Interface.

    The interface list is displayed in the content pane. The available interfaces are selectable on the content pane toolbar.

  4. In the content pane, click Create New.

    The Create New Normalized Interface pane opens.

  5. Select or specify the values for the following fields:
    • Name - specify a name for the object.
    • Description - enter a brief description.
    • Color - click the black port to display the color options, and select a color for this object.
    • Default Mapping - select the check box to configure the default mapping for this object. See Map a dynamic ADOM object
    • Per-Platform mapping - switch the slider to ON for mapping this interface to a platform.
    • Per-Device Mapping - switch the slider to ON for mapping this interface to a FortiGate device. See Interface mapping
  6. Click OK.

If a color code is not selected while creating an object, black is assigned as the default color.

Color code an object

Objects can be color coded for easy identification.

To color code an object:
  1. Ensure you are in the correct ADOM.
  2. Go to Policy & Objects > Object Configurations .
  3. Select the object type that you will be creating. For example, view the interface by going to Normalized Interface > Normalized Interface.

    The interface list is displayed in the content pane. The available interfaces are selectable on the content pane toolbar.

  4. In the content pane, click Create New.

    The Create New Normalized Interface pane opens.

  5. Select or specify the values for the following fields:
    • Name - specify a name for the object.
    • Description - enter a brief description.
    • Color - click the black port to display the color options, and select a color for this object.
    • Default Mapping - select the check box to configure the default mapping for this object. See Map a dynamic ADOM object
    • Per-Platform mapping - switch the slider to ON for mapping this interface to a platform.
    • Per-Device Mapping - switch the slider to ON for mapping this interface to a FortiGate device. See Interface mapping
  6. Click OK.

If a color code is not selected while creating an object, black is assigned as the default color.