Network Graphic in the iPPE Workbench (SAP Library - Integrated Product and Process Engineering (iPPE))

Network Graphic in the iPPE Workbench

Use

This function is connected to the iPPE workbench. It enables structures and relationships in the iPPE workbench to have a different graphical display to that in the navigation tree. You can display and edit sequences, in particular, much more clearly with the network graphic.

Features

You can display and edit all the node types and relationships between nodes that are contained in standard Customizing.

Customizing for the network graphic includes all the settings necessary for the graphical display of iPPE nodes.

The object from which you start the network graphic is highlighted and indicated with a red border.

When the selected node is the header of a hierarchy, the multi-levels of subordinate structures are displayed.

When you are in change mode in the iPPE workbench, you can create and change relationships between existing nodes.

You cannot create new objects.

Actions

In the navigation tree, load the structure that you wish to display in the network graphic.

Right-click the node and in the context menu choose Additional Functions ® Network Graphic – Environment or Sequence, depending on the object.

The network graphic for the selected node and adjoining nodes is displayed in the lower section of the screen.

Options for editing iPPE objects in the network graphic:

Icons	Explanation
	Zoom in on a screen area
	Zoom out from a screen area
	Display complete structure
	Create new relationship between objects The mouse pointer turns into a pencil and you can maintain the required relationship. Click the background to switch off the function.
	Delete relationship between objects: Select the objects whose relationship you want to delete or select the relationship itself and choose . The dialog box Confirm Operation appears. To confirm the deletion, choose .