Comtrol PortVision DX - Manual (Page 74)

PortVision DX User Guide
Moving Devices into a Folder
Use this procedure to move a device or devices (from the Device Tree or Device List panes) into
another folder. Folders only reside in the Device Tree pane.
You can use the procedure below.
1. Right-click the device or devices that you want to move into a folder.
2. Click Move.
3. Click the target folder into which you want the device or devices moved.
4. Click Ok to close the window.
Optionally, you can use one of these methods:
• Highlight a device or devices and drag the devices into a specific folder or under a managed
RocketLinx switch.
• Highlight a device or devices, click the Manage menu, select the Move option, click the
target folder (or managed RocketLinx switch), and then click Ok.
Adding a New Device
You can add a new device or switch (managed or unmanaged) manually, if you do not want to
scan the network to locate and add new devices.
There may be cases where you want to use the Add New Device window to:
• Configure DeviceMasters that are not on the local network or other Comtrol Ethernet
attached products, such as: IO-Link Master, or RocketLinx ( remote )
• Configure DeviceMasters in PortVision DX that are on the local network segment (
local )
• Add RocketLinx
unmanaged switches and third-party switches or devices
If you use the Add New Device screen to add unmanaged RocketLinx switches, third-party
switches, or devices remember that you are not using PortVision DX to configure or manage
those devices. PortVision DX merely is providing a you with a view of your network.
When you add an unmanaged RocketLinx or third-party switch or device, it always shows ON-
LINE, unless you use the
General tab on the Properties screen to change the status to OFF-
LINE.
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