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User’s Guide

Naming Remote IP Resources (Aliases)

The Resource Browser initially displays all nodes on a subnet using the IP Address. Users can assign an alias (user defined name) to a node for easy identification. For example, you can assign a name like “Chicago Node One” to the node. In addition, you can add a descriptive comment for any node.

There are two methods for bringing up the Host Properties dialog box to create an alias:

•Single-click with the mouse on the node. Select Properties from the Host menu. This brings up the complete Host Properties dialog box.

•Right-click with the mouse on a top-level node (IP Address/Alias Name) and select the Properties... option from the popup menu. This brings up the Host Properties dialog box for setting the alias.

Within the Host Properties dialog box, set the alias name and any optional comment. An example of the Host Properties dialog box is shown below. Additional fields may be available in this dialog box depending on the type of node.

Figure 5-2. Host Properties Dialog Box for Establishing an Alias

All characters are allowed in alias names except $, #, <, and @.

When an alias is established, Surveyor window title bars change to reflect the new alias name instead of the IP Address. For example, “//192.1.68.2/THGmModule(1)” might display as “//Chicago Node One/THGmModule(1)”.

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