Editing properties

Custom properties allow you to store information on items in the system relevant to your setup in addition to the standard properties provided.    For example, you can use custom properties to store links to external information, such as links to files, web pages, and general URLs.   You configure which custom properties to include in your system through the Tools menu. Once this configuration is done, you can apply the custom properties and add relevant values for individual items. Creating templates allows you to reuse standard properties.   When you have configured properties, you can add values to an individual piece of equipment in the Custom Properties section of the Properties dialog box for the item.   Configuring custom properties   When configuring custom properties, you can define rules for how the users are allowed to enter data in the properties fields when using custom properties.   Property type   Restricting data entry based on property types prevents users from typing data not complying to the type, e.g. in a phone number field, the user must type numbers; in IP fields, the user must type a valid IP format.   List   The List and List Values fields enable you to create your own drop-down list with options any user can select from when applying custom properties (Value field inCustom Properties) to equipment.   Mandatory   Although a property may be defined as mandatory, users are not prevented from leaving the field empty. The system will display a recommendation to enter data.   Unique   Although a property may be defined as unique, users are not prevented from entering identical values. The system will display a warning.   Configuring new custom properties   Open Tools > Configuring Custom Properties. Select a Property Type to restrict user entries to this data type. See below for information about the use of links and e-mails. Enter a description of what the property will contain (optional). Create a drop-down list of options to select from by selecting List and entering the options to include in the drop-down list (optional). Indicate if the property is mandatory or unique.   Modifying custom property configurations in use   If you modify a custom property name, the system updates any existing property values. If you modify a custom property type, the system performs a conversion of any existing property values. If you have properties in the system that are not compatible with the new type, the system keeps both versions and you must consolidate:     In the Configure Custom Properties dialog box, right-click the property with the conflict and select Consolidate. Select the target property you want to keep.   102237255_360038495633.png   Configuring custom property templates   Open Tools > Configuring Custom Properties and select the Templates tab. Click the Add new template icon add_360038495633.png and name your template. Click in the Custom Properties column to select the properties to include.   102237269_360038495633.png   Using custom properties   When custom properties have been configured, you can apply property values to items in the system.     Right-click an item in Navigation or Layout, such as a room, floor or rack-mounted equipment and select Properties > Custom Properties. Add custom properties to the list.   Linking through custom properties If you start a property value with http:// or file:// , you will create a clickable link in the list of custom properties and will also add Custom Links to the context menu for the equipment item. This allows you to store for example a photo of the equipment or any equipment documentation, or create a link to product pages. You can even launch a Remote Desktop Connection to a server through an RDP link.   Sending e-mails through custom properties If a custom property has been configured for storing valid e-mail addresses, you will create a clickable e-mail link if you type a valid e-mail address. Clicking the link will open the default e-mail system on the computer, preparing to send an e-mail with the path of the equipment in the subject line.   102237249_360038495633.png Using custom property templates   When templates have been created, a new context menu option appears on items, allowing you to apply the templates to items in the system.   Right-click an item, for example in the layout and select Custom Property Templates > Your template name. Click OK to apply the template. You can add more custom properties to this item if you want in addition to the ones added with the template.   102237246_360038495633.png

You can create an RDP link through the Custom Properties. When you later select the custom property, the system will launch a Remote Desktop Connection for that server. Download and save the remote.rdp file. Open it in Notepad++ or similar text editor. Replace <HOSTNAME> with the hostname or IP address of the RDP server and replace the port if is running on another port. Replace <USERNAME> In IT Advisor, create a new custom property and set the Value to: file://<PATH_TO_FOLDER>/remote.rdp A link that can launch an RDP session has been generated. NOTE: The .rdp file is stored on one client, so the link will not work from other clients. To enable the link on multiple clients, store the .rdp file in a shared location, such as an FTP or Web server.

Right-click any room, floor equipment (including racks), or rack-mountable equipment in a Navigation pane, or Layout pane and select Properties to access and edit the properties. To edit properties for a selected component, right-click it in the floor/rack Layout or Navigation pane and select Properties and perform the edits in the Properties dialog box. To edit properties for a component in the genome library, i.e. all pieces of this equipment added to the floor or rack layout subsequently, open Genomes, select a component in the Floor Equipment or Rack-Mountable Equipment pane and perform the edits in the Properties section. To add custom properties, perform one of the above steps, and in the Properties (Custom) section, select Add, then in the Add Custom Properties dialog box, type the name and value for the new property. To add power connection properties, perform one of the above steps, and in the New Power Connection dialog box, accessed in the Power Dependency (CRAC) or Power Distribution (PDU or remote distribution panel (RDP)) section, select New to add a new power connection or Edit to edit an existing connection.