Smart Search

NP-View has a powerful (actually magical) search capability available in the upper left corner.  This section describes some of the frequently used searches. Items in “quotes” are search terms, items in [] are device or other configuration parameters.

UX Controls	Function	Example
“help” or “support”	Show the Support center
“hotkey(s)”	Show the Shortcut keys
“import”	Show the Import data panel
“log(s)”	Show System Log
“task(s)”	Show Background tasks
“change(s)”	Show Track changes
“clear”	Clear selections and highlights
Analysis Tools	Function	Example
“object(s)”; then select device to view	Show the Object groups for selected device
“rule(s)”; then select device to view	Show the Access rules for selected device
“asset(s)” or “inventory”	Show the Asset inventory
“path” or “connectivity” or “flow”	Show the Connectivity paths for the selection
“path” or “connectivity” or “flow” + [device]	Show the Connectivity paths with paths that pass through or include [device]
“object” or “rule” or “asset” or “flow” + string	Search in the corresponding table for the string
“network access overview” (aka highlight paths)	Show the network access overview
“service” or “port” or “network access overview” + [service/port]	Show paths that use [service/port]
“path(s)” from [device/#] to [device/#]	Show paths between, to, or from devices
[string]	Search for string in configuration files
Device Info	Function	Example
[zone]	Select a zone
[device]	Select a device
“ruleset(s)” + [device]	Show a device’s native ruleset (configuration) file
“grade” + [device]	Show a device’s risk assessment grading
“risk” or “alert” + [device]	Show a device’s risk alerts
“vulnerability” or “vulnerabilities” + [device]	Show a device’s vulnerabilities
Search Bar String – Power User	Function
[device] + SHIFT + click or SHIFT + enter	Add device to current selection