Perform To open a scenario to open a scenario.

Right-click on the topology map and choose IGP Network Data from the contextual menu. The SIMULATION - IGP Model - Scenario form opens.

Choose Simulated OSPF Area (topologysim) from the object drop-down menu.

Specify a filter for the search, if required, and click on the Search button.

Choose an entry and click on the Properties button. The Simulated OSPF Area (Edit) form opens with the General tab displayed.

Configure the parameters:

• Name

• Area Type

• Description

• Administrative State

Click on the Select button next to the Color Index parameter to choose a color for the simulated network object icons and text. The Choose color form opens.

Note: You can click on the Suggest button if you want the CPAM to suggest an available color.

Click on a color in the palette and click on the OK button. The Choose color form closes.

Click on the OSPF Subnets tab button. A list of OSPF subnets in the simulated OSPF area appears.

Perform one of the following:

1. View and configure an existing simulated OSPF subnet by performing the following:

   Note: Alternatively, you can right-click on the object on the simulation topology map and choose Properties from the contextual menu. The properties form for the object opens with the General tab displayed.

   1. Choose an entry and click on the Properties button. The Simulated OSPF Subnet (Edit) form opens with the General tab displayed.

   2. Configure the Administrative State parameter.

   3. Click on the Originating Links tab button to view the simulated OSPF links.

   4. Click on the OK button to save the configuration and close the Simulated OSPF Subnet (Edit) form.

2. Add a simulated OSPF subnet by performing the following:

   Note: Alternatively, you can right-click on the simulation topology map where you want to add the object and choose Add from the contextual menu. The Object (Create) form for the object opens with the General tab displayed. See To create a simulated OSPF subnet for information.

   1. Click on the Add button. The Simulated OSPF Subnet (Create) form opens.

   2. Configure the parameters:

      • IP Address

      • Mask Length

      • Administrative State

   3. Click on the OK button. The Simulated OSPF Subnet (Create) form closes.

Click on the Router Bindings tab button to view a list of router bindings.

Click on the OK button. The Simulated OSPF Area (Edit) form closes.

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