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  • August 26, 2025
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Create a device ‘Link’ which can be used for external applications to allow ‘Linking’ to a specific NetBrain Map & Device.

For example: Say I have an Excel spreadsheet (such as an Inventory Report) or Visio network diagram which shows a device. I’d like it to create a ‘link’ to that same device in NetBrain, such that following the link causes the appropriate map to open, centered on that specific device, with a default Zoom level of xxx%.

This would aid in wider adoption of users who use more rudimentary tools like Visio, Excel or CAD to bring NetBrain into their ‘daily use’ tools.

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Hi ​@Dug1609 ,

We can generate URLs for all target devices in NetBrain using Network Intent. Please find below instructions.

Steps to Generate a Device URL Using Network Intent

  • create a New Intent
    • Create a new intent.
    • Add a diagnosis to the intent.
    • Select the Draw Map option under “Add Action” in Diagnosis and choose the same device as the intent device.

 

 

 

  • Replicate the Intent
    • Replicate the intent to all target devices.
    • During replication in ADT, select Intent MAP as an additional column.
  • Review Replicated Data in ADT
    • After replication, ADT will display three columns:
      • Device
      • Intent
      • Device Map URL
  • Export the Data
    • Export the complete ADT, including the device map URLs, to Excel for further analysis or sharing.

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