Topology UI Interaction Behavior

The first topology graph favors clarity and determinism over advanced canvas behavior.

Supported Interactions

• click a node to select it
• inspect connected links in the side panel
• filter by site
• filter by device role
• optionally filter by VLAN
• zoom in and out
• reset the viewport
• pan the graph by dragging inside the canvas

Interaction Rules

• node selection is single-select
• selection never infers hidden neighbors beyond the visible filtered graph
• filter changes preserve the current selection only if that node remains visible
• viewport changes do not alter the underlying graph model

Operator Expectations

• the graph should feel stable between refreshes
• labels should remain readable without heavy decoration
• graph controls should remain functional on smaller viewports

Deferred Behavior

The following are intentionally out of scope for the initial graph view:

• auto-layout recomputation from user drag actions
• edge routing around obstacles
• clustering or collapsing groups
• topology editing