NetViz Enterprise Software enables users of NetViz Enterprise Server to work together on NetViz projects in real-time through client software. Its key functions are: (1) Five levels of Access Control—Powerful multi-level access control allows the right users to access the right information; (2) Distributed—Available from anywhere; (3) Real-time Collaboration—Ability to view annotations and mark-ups directly on the diagrams in real-time; (4) Management of Changes—Ability to see and record all changes taking place in the environment by the individual data owners; (5) Data-Embedded Graphics—Each object in NetViz can have an unlimited number of custom data packets associated with it; (6) Troubleshooting—Able to trouble-shoot problems easily with the centralized repository, multi-criteria search and accessible diagrams; and (7) Consolidation of Enterprise Data—Able to consolidate any data and explain their relationships. The NET file extension is also known as NetViz Project File which was developed by NetViz. This file format is related with the NetViz Project made by NetViz Enterprise software. Projects incorporated with NetViz software are usually called "Global Network.net" or "Global.net." Files in NET format can be accessed with NetViz Enterprise software in Microsoft Windows platforms.