Menu: Database>Equipment Library[Add Equipment to Library]
Default command line shortcut: le
Create a new equipment definition from which to create functional blocks, rack panels, etc.
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Applies To:
All product levels
Related Settings:
None
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How To: Add Equipment to the Library
Add Equipment to Library
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Click Database>Equipment Library
Click [Add Equipment to Library]
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Select or add a Manufacturer.
Enter model/pn/name, description, etc.
Click [Next >]
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There is always some confusion about the SysName Prefix (Equipment Type) field. Consider the following:
We have two types of video server -model A and model B - that use similar wiring. We may consider using the SysName Prefix - SRVR. Anytime we create an instance of one of these we they will be SRVR-01, SRVR-02, and SRVR-0n. Now consider that model A is not available to use and that we have to install model b instead. No problem. Because they "harness" is named SRVR-n we can interchange Make and Model as needed.
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This page is optional, but we recommend filling in the Front Panel File field
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Filling in the Front Panel File field will make the Rack Builder tool work. Leave it empty and you may be frustrated later.
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Click [Next >] to add the new definition
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Next we will add some Inputs and Outputs
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Add the I/O by selecting the I/O tab
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Click [Add Ports]. The Add Ports dialog will appear.
Enter a port name, connector, signal type
Select Inputs, Outputs table or Both
Click [Add Ports and Close] or [Apply] (if you want to leave the form open).
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Try adding multiple ports. Enter "PORT-" (leave off the quotes). Select any Connector and Signal Type. Select the BOTH radio button to add to both lists. Now Check the Add Multiple Ports box and enter a Count of 8. Click [Add Ports and Close]. See below.
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