The navigation enables to define what kind of information related to selected entity the user wants to see. Available categories are divided into sections (e.g., Configuration, Operation).

The user can select any category affecting the change of the body’s content. Some categories, additionally, are expandable (usually the one that are focused on related entities of particular entity type, e.g., Network Elements or Pseudowires in the context of Service). After expanding – all related objects of selected type are presented. The user can select single one of them and see its details in relation to the parent entity.

Available categories in the Navigation Panel depend on the selected entity’s type. Common for all entities is summary – default view presenting overview of the entity.