Interface Overview
NetSimWeb has a clean, intuitive interface designed for ease of use.
Main Components
Sidebar
The left sidebar contains:
- Device Palette - Drag devices onto the canvas
- Statistics - View network stats at a glance
Canvas
The central canvas is your workspace where you:
- Place and arrange network devices
- Create connections between devices
- View packet animations during simulation
- Use the top-right controls to zoom, fit view, or auto-arrange devices (Grid icon) into a readable layout
Properties Panel
When you select a device, the properties panel shows:
- Device name and type
- Interface configurations
- IP addresses and status
Terminal
Each device has an interactive terminal for CLI configuration:
- Type commands directly
- View command output
- Configure interfaces and routing
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
Delete |
Remove selected device |
Escape |
Deselect / Cancel |
Ctrl+Z |
Undo |
Ctrl+Y |
Redo |