Using the Advanced Tree View

The Advanced Tree View feature enables you to display a tab that you can customize with a layout of folders. A folder can display any number of devices or subfolders of devices in a single tab. This feature allows you to drag and drop devices into subfolders, enabling you to quickly customize folders as required. For example, you may wish to create a folder that lists only the UDC-8625 cards installed in your facility.

All device information is automatically updated whenever parameters or status changes occur. You can have multiple custom folder tabs open or have multiple Advanced Tree View tabs open in a single DashBoard window.

Overview

This section summarizes the Advanced Tree View tabs, Custom Folders and subfolders, and the available menu options.

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Figure 1.3  Advanced Tree View

1.Custom Folder Toolbar

Like the Basic Tree View, the Custom Folder toolbar includes the Device Editor, Delete and Add New Connection buttons, saving the current tree view, saving and restoring device configuration, and accessing the extra menu options of the Custom Folders tab. In addition, there is a button for creating new subfolders. You can save the current tree view using the SaveFolder.jpg button in the main DashBoard toolbar.

2.Filter Search Field

Each Custom Folder includes a Filter feature that enables you to search the Tree Views 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-8625, enter 8625 in the Filter field and the tab only lists the frames that have a UDC-8625 installed. Expand the frame nodes inside the All Connections node to display the specific slots with UDC-8625 cards. To clear the Filter field, delete the text.

3.Custom Folders

Each Advanced Tree View tab includes a main Custom Folder. In this folder, you can create and re-name subfolders to organize devices for customized views. The status indicator represents the current status of the devices in the custom subfolder. If a device in the subfolder needs attention, the status indicator shows the most critical warning level. For example, the Custom Folders icon in (Figure 1.3) indicates a red status because the UDC-8225 in FRAME 1 and the DRA-8204 in FRAME 6 are reporting an error conditions.

Right-clicking a custom folder displays a dialog that includes options for creating a new subfolder, connecting or disconnecting devices, and re-naming the folder. To add devices to a Custom Folder, simply drag a device or frame from the All Connections directory to the desired Custom Folder.

4.Custom Subfolders

A Custom Subfolder displays the devices connected to DashBoard that you have specified. Creating Custom Subfolders allows you to group similar devices together that may be installed in different frames, such as the folders in (Figure 1.3). If a device in the subfolder needs attention, the status indicator shows the most critical warning level. For example, the Reclockers subfolder in (Figure 1.3) indicates a red status because the DRA-8204 in FRAME 6 is reporting an error condition (a red status).

Right-clicking a subfolder displays a dialog that includes options for creating a new sub-subfolder, connecting or disconnecting devices, re-naming the folder, removing the selected subfolder, saving and recalling configuration folders.

5.Device Status Indicator

A status indicator is listed for each device in a subfolder. This icon includes the device status, the slot and frame in which it is installed (if it is an openGear card), and the device product name. This information is detected automatically, but you can also re-name an openGear frame or card as required. To view a Device View tab, double-click the device node. Right-clicking a device displays a menu that includes options for opening the device, restoring or saving the configuration, re-naming the device or removing the device.

6.Custom Folders Extra Options

You may need to select the ExtraOptns.jpg button on the Custom Folder toolbar to display the available Extra Options.

NewTreeVw.jpg New Tree View tab — This option opens a new Tree View tab in DashBoard.

ClearTreeVw.jpg Clear This Tree View tab — This option closes the current Tree View and opens a new Tree View in its place. If you have made any changes to the current Tree View, you will be prompted to save your work.

Open Tree View — This option enables you to select a previously saved Tree View to open in the current session of DashBoard.

SaveFolder00039.jpg Save Tree View — This option saves the selected Tree View. If you have re-named the main Custom Folder, the new name is now displayed. An asterisk displays next to the Custom Folder tab name when there are unsaved changes for that tab.

SaveTreeVwAs.jpg Save Tree View As… — This option saves the selected Tree View under a new filename.

ImportTreeVw.jpg Import Tree View — This option enables you to import an Tree View from another location or DashBoard computer.

ExportTreeVw.jpg Export Tree View — This option enables you to export an Tree View to another location or DashBoard computer.

NewCustFlder.jpg New Folder — This option enables you to create a new subfolder in the Tree View.

SaveCfgToFileIcon.jpg Save Configuration to File — This option is only available when using the MFC-8310-N and MFC-8320-N Network Controller Cards. For more information on this feature, refer to the section DataSafe Overview.

inset_1.jpg Restore Configuration — This option is only available when using the MFC-8310-N and MFC-8320-N Network Controller Cards. For more information on this feature, refer to the section DataSafe Overview.

ShowDvcList.jpg Show Device List — Selecting this option displays or hides the list of connected frames and devices in the Tree View tab.

delete00054.jpg Delete Tree View — This option deletes the current Custom Folder from DashBoard.

Using the Advanced Tree View

This section briefly summarizes how to use the Advanced Tree View features.

To open a new Advanced Tree View tab in DashBoard:

From the DashBoard main toolbar, select Views > Tree View > New Tree View Tab.

To add a new subfolder to the Custom Folders:

1.On the Custom Folders toolbar, select NewCustFlder00057.jpg. If you do not see this button, click ExtraOptns00060.jpg first to display a list of available functions.

2.You are prompted to enter a name for the new subfolder. An asterisk (*) displays at the top of the Custom Folders tab to remind you to save the this tab.

To add devices to a subfolder:

1.Select the device from the All Connections or any available Tree View.

2.Drag and drop the device status indicator to the desired subfolder.

The Add to Custom Folder? dialog box displays.

3.Re-name the device, if desired, by entering a new name in the Name Prefix field. Note that the new name only applies to the device in the Custom Folder view.

4.Click OK.

To re-name a subfolder:

1.Right-click the subfolder icon.

2.Select Rename to display the Rename dialog box.

3.Enter the new name in the Name: field.

4.Click OK.

To save an Advanced Tree View tab:

On the Custom Folders toolbar, select SaveFolder00063.jpg. If you do not see this button, click ExtraOptns00066.jpg first to display a list of available functions.

To clear an Tree View tab:

On the Custom Folder toolbar, select ClearTreeVw00069.jpg. If you do not see this button, click ExtraOptns00072.jpg first to display a list of available functions.

To open or close an Advanced Tree View tab:

To open a tab, select Views > Advanced Tree View.

To close a tab, right-click the Custom Folders tab, then select Close.