The Matrix view dynamically shows the network traffic status in graph. The graph consists of nodes and lines, the nodes representing the nodes on the network and the lines representing the conversations on the network. The number after the node represents the number of peer hosts. Move your mouse over a node, the nodes and the lines connected with the node will be yellow highlighted, and traffic statistical information about the node will be displayed. Move your mouse over a line, the line and two nodes connected by the line will be yellow highlighted, and traffic statistical information about the conversations will be displayed.
When there are too many nodes on the graph, you can drag the node to another position to view the traffic status clearly and you can also hide unnecessary nodes.
You can also select other types of matrix or create a new matrix through the left pane. See Matrix left pane for details.
The following table lists the items on the toolbar:
| Item | Description |
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Click the little triangle to choose a matrix type in the list. Simply click the button to hide or show the matrix left pane. |
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Sets the font size of the nodes in the matrix graph. |
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Sets the color for the items of the matrix graph. |
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Refreshes the matrix graph or sets display refresh interval by clicking the little triangle. If the interval is set to Manually Refresh, display will update only when the Refresh button is clicked. |
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Shows the count of nodes in the matrix graph. The first number is the count of showed nodes and the second number is the count of total nodes. |
Right-click a selected node on the matrix graph to get a pop-up menu with items as follows:
| Item | Description |
| Packet Details | Views the decoding information of the packets of the conversation in the Packet window which is just the same as the Packet view (See Packet view for more information). |
| Re-arrange Nodes | Rearranges the position of nodes. |
| Hide | Hides selected node, selected node and its peer nodes, or other nodes. |
| Resolve Address | Resolves the host name of the selected node or the selected node and its peer nodes. |
| Make Filter | Makes a packet filter based on the selected node. See Creating Filters for details. |
| Locate in Node Explorer | Locates the selected node in the Node Explorer window. |
| Display All Hidden Nodes | Shows all user-hidden nodes. |
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