Manual

166 GMC-I Messtechnik GmbH
Take note: The objects possess an internal hierarchy, which means that not every object can be placed below each other object. The
objects must always be assigned to a customer.
Location tree
This shows the locations to which electrical objects from the electric tree can be assigned.
Active window
Each window is activated by selecting it. The active view is always shown with a green border.
Within the border, the active sub-function is indicated by a bold green bar at the top.
Image 2Tree window with activated e-tree
Creating a new object
The following steps must be performed to create a new object:
1. Activate the electric tree.
2. Select the element under which you wish to create the new element.
3. Navigate to “Create new element” in the toolbar on the right-hand side of the screen.
Alternatively, you can display the toolbar by right clicking on the mouse after selecting the element, and then select your operation by left clicking on the
mouse.
4. A pop-up now opens in which you select the correct element type “NEW ELEMENT”.
The pop-up always shows all possible elements that can be created under the element shown in each case.
5. Select the number and ID of the new element.
The ID can also be assigned automatically, provided this function is enabled.
6. Select “CREATE”.
7. You can create additional elements by following the same instructions.
8. Complete the operation by selecting “CLOSE”.
9. Do not forget to select the uppermost symbol in the toolbar to save the new structure.
The same procedure is applied to create locations in the location tree.
Test objects can now be assigned to the locations by drag-and-drop.
Adding master data
You can add the master data once you have created all elements in the tree view. To do this, select the chosen element in the tree and
you will be shown all of the data available for the respective element in the “Master data detailed view”. Select the matching field to add
the data for the element.
Do not forget to select the uppermost symbol in the toolbar to save the new master data.
Note
Not every object can be assigned to a location.
Take note !
Some fields are compulsory fields and must be completed in order to
save the master data. Where this kind of field is left empty, it is marked
by a .