This section outlines the Basic Tree View of the DashBoard client. For details on using the Advanced Tree View feature, refer to the section Using the Advanced Tree View.
Overview
The Basic Tree View displays devices, such as openGear frames and cards, in a tree structure. When you launch DashBoard, all devices within the same subnet are auto-detected unless this feature is disabled in the tab toolbar. Refer to the section Managing openGear Frames in DashBoard for information on adding openGear frames to the Basic Tree View. For information on connecting your openGear frame using a TCP/IP connection, refer to your frame user manual or your facility IT personnel.
The Basic Tree View also displays the devices and status information of each device, allowing you to monitor and control devices from a single computer. The Basic Tree View includes a Filter feature that enables you to search this hierarchy by entering text into the field. (Figure 1.2) provides an example of a Basic Tree View.
Figure 1.2 Example of a Basic Tree View
1.Basic Tree View Toolbar
This area provides access to the following basic tasks:
• Device Editor Button — Selecting this button enables you to view a Device Editor tab of a selected device. To view a Device Editor tab, click the device you wish to edit from the tree view, and select this button. You can also double-click the device from the Basic Tree View list. You can also open additional copies of a Device Editor tab by right-clicking the node and select Open; the active tab is the one displayed in the foreground.
• Auto-Connect Devices Button — Toggling this button enables DashBoard to automatically connect to devices and display information in the Basic Tree View. The default setting is enabled (auto-connect).
• Re-query the Network Button — Selecting this button enables DashBoard to query the network and automatically add any new devices to the Basic Tree View. Note that DashBoard automatically queries the network approximately every 10 seconds. If Automatic Discovery is disabled, you can force a network query by selecting this button.
• Add New Connection Button — Selecting this button opens the New dialog box and enables you to manually add a device, such as an openGear frame, to the Basic Tree View. Use this button to add a device that cannot auto-connect but can be found via the network.
• Delete Button — Selecting this button enables you to delete a selected offline or manually added device from the Basic Tree View.
• Group Similar Devices Button — This button determines how devices are displayed in the Tree View. When toggled on, devices are grouped by class. When toggled off, the Tree View is sorted alphabetically.
2.Filter Search Field
Each Custom Folder includes a Filter feature that enables you to search the Tree View by entering text into the field. DashBoard automatically displays the search results in the selected tab under the All Connections node. For example, to search for a UDC-8225, enter 8225 in the Filter field and the tab only lists the frames that have a UDC-8225 installed. Expand the frame nodes inside the All Connections node to display the specific slots with UDC-8225 cards. To clear the Filter field, delete the text.
3.openGear Frame Status Indicator
A status indicator is displayed for each openGear frame detected by DashBoard and is located to the left of the frame name. This status indicator summarizes the current status of the detected devices in that specific openGear frame. For example, FRAME 2 in (Figure 1.2) indicates a red status because at least one card is reporting a red status (in this case there are three). A , or an arrowhead, next to a status indicator signifies that the list can be expanded to display a list of devices installed in that frame.
4.Device Status Indicator
A status indicator is listed for each DashBoard Connect compatible device. This icon includes the card status, the slot in which it is installed in that frame, and the device product name. This information is detected automatically. To view a device in the Device View, double-click its status indicator. Note that if the device is offline, you cannot open a tab for it in the Device Editor area.
Using the Basic Tree View
This section briefly summarizes how to use the Basic Tree View features.
To open or close the Basic Tree View tab:
•To open a tab, select Views > Basic Tree View.
•To close a tab, right-click the Basic Tree View tab, then select Close.
To enable automatic discovery:
Note that this method is applicable to all tree views.
1.Confirm the Automatic Discovery feature settings by selecting Window > Preferences. Note that by default, this feature is enabled and DashBoard polls for devices every 10 seconds.
2.Toggle on the Basic Tree View toolbar to enable DashBoard to automatically connect to the listed devices in the Basic Tree View.
To manually add a device to the Basic Tree View:
1.Click on the Basic Tree View toolbar to display the Select Equipment or Service Type to Add dialog box.
2.Add a connection by following the on-screen instructions.
To display a Device Editor tab
Display a Device Editor tab using one of the following methods:
•From the Basic Tree View, double-click the device node.
•From the Basic Tree View, select the device to edit. Click on the Basic Tree View toolbar.
To remove a device from the Basic Tree View:
1.Select the device to remove from the Basic Tree View.
2.Click on the Basic Tree View toolbar to display the Confirm tree item removal dialog box displays.
3.Click OK.