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// network_observability/observing-network-traffic.adoc

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= Configuring the advanced options for the Topology view

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Review the available advanced options in the *Topology* view to customize display settings, configure component grouping and layouts, and export the network graph as an image.

You can customize and export the view by using *Show advanced options*. The advanced options view has the following features:

* *Find in view*: To search the required components in the view.
* *Display options*: To configure the following options:
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** *Edge labels*: To show the specified measurements as edge labels. The default is to show the *Average rate* in *Bytes*.
** *Scope*: To select the scope of components between which the network traffic flows. The default value is *Namespace*.
** *Groups*: To enhance the understanding of ownership by grouping the components. The default value is *None*.

** *Layout*: To select the layout of the graphical representation. The default value is *ColaNoForce*.
** *Show*: To select the details that need to be displayed. All the options are checked by default. The options available are: *Edges*, *Edges label*, and *Badges*.
** *Truncate labels*: To select the required width of the label from the drop-down list. The default value is *M*.
** *Collapse groups*: To expand or collapse the groups. The groups are expanded by default. This option is disabled if *Groups* has the value of *None*.

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== Exporting the topology view
To export the view, click *Export topology view*. The view is downloaded in PNG format.