User Guide

pop-up is displayed the three fixed properties Device Name, Consumed and Remaining capacities and up to
three user-defined properties in a pop-up. See Plan colorization on page 84.
To add a rack to a floor plan:
1. In plan view, select Devices.
2. Use the category drop-down list or click the Search button to open the detailed search dialog box.
3. Enter search criteria in one of the fields: manufacturer, type, product line or model.
4. Click Search. The search dialog box closes and a result list opens.
5. Select a rack from the list and drag the image to the floor plan. You may drag the rack from the list if you
place your cursor on the name of the rack. If your cursor is on the small image next to the name, it will not
place.
6. To position the rack, click and drag it to the desired position.
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Press the keyboard Arrows to move the rack.
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Click the Rotate button to turn the rack to the desired position.
7. Double-click on a rack to view it in rack view.
To delete or cut a rack or multiple racks:
1. Click one or more racks in the floor plan and select Edit - Delete.
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Right-click and select Delete.
2. If deleting a rack containing assets, a confirmation message displays asking if you want to move to
inventory or delete permanently.
3. Select one of the options, and click OK.
NOTE: If unplaced assets open when you move a rack to inventory, you must click the Search button again to see the rack in
inventory.
To copy and paste multiple racks:
1. Select one or more floor-mounted racks on the floor plan and click Copy on the toolbar.
2. The system copies the racks from the floor plan into the paste buffer as planned assets. The selected racks
remain selected.
3. Select Paste from the toolbar.
NOTE: The system creates planned floor-mounted racks at the same positions and orientations as those in the paste buffer and
places them on the floor plan. The new racks stay selected so they can be immediately moved.
Selecting multiple racks on a plan
This function allows you to select multiple racks while in the selection operation. You can click and drag an
expanded frame to surround the racks to be selected. All desired racks must be included inside the frame for the
selection to take effect.
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