Add colors to Circuit Types model and use this when rendering cable traces #12216
Description
NetBox version
v3.4.6
Feature type
New functionality
Proposed functionality
As described in this discussion, make it possible to identify the type of circuit that's involved in a cable trace by color-coding circuit types, and including the circuit type's name in the circuit's block in the diagram.
This would involve:
- Extending the circuit type model to include a color value (identical to how device roles are color-coded);
- Updating the cable trace view to reflect the circuit type's color and name.
This FR proposes no changes to cable traces that do not involve a circuit.
Use case
Currently there is no way to identify the type of a circuit involved in a cable trace just by looking at the diagram. Color-coding and labeling circuit types adds convenience when looking at multiple cable traces, especially if the cable trace is exported or viewed by someone without access to NetBox, and hence can't resolve the circuit type by clicking on it, or looking it up.
Database changes
Circuit types need a field for color value.
External dependencies
None.