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Setting values for required meta fields

Setting values for required meta fields

When a required meta field is defined for a device object, a column automatically displays on the Device Manager pane. The column displays the value for each device. When the required meta field lacks a value, an exclamation mark displays, indicating that you must set the value.

When a meta field is required for devices, you must assign an interface template to devices. If a device lacks a meta field value, a conflict symbol is displayed, and you cannot assign an interface template to it. You must define a value for the meta field for the device before you can assign an interface template to it.

See also Meta Fields.

To set values for required meta fields:
  1. Go to Device Manager > Device & Groups.
  2. In the toolbar, select Table View from the dropdown menu.
  3. View the columns.

    A column displays for required meta fields.

    In the following example, a column for each of the following required meta fields is displayed: Address and storenumber. A value of 148 is defined for one device, but no value is defined for the other device.

  4. Right-click the device that lacks a value, and select Edit.

    The Edit Device pane is displayed.

  5. Under Meta Fields, complete the options labeled as Required, and click OK.

    The value displays on the Device Manager pane.

Setting values for required meta fields

When a required meta field is defined for a device object, a column automatically displays on the Device Manager pane. The column displays the value for each device. When the required meta field lacks a value, an exclamation mark displays, indicating that you must set the value.

When a meta field is required for devices, you must assign an interface template to devices. If a device lacks a meta field value, a conflict symbol is displayed, and you cannot assign an interface template to it. You must define a value for the meta field for the device before you can assign an interface template to it.

See also Meta Fields.

To set values for required meta fields:
  1. Go to Device Manager > Device & Groups.
  2. In the toolbar, select Table View from the dropdown menu.
  3. View the columns.

    A column displays for required meta fields.

    In the following example, a column for each of the following required meta fields is displayed: Address and storenumber. A value of 148 is defined for one device, but no value is defined for the other device.

  4. Right-click the device that lacks a value, and select Edit.

    The Edit Device pane is displayed.

  5. Under Meta Fields, complete the options labeled as Required, and click OK.

    The value displays on the Device Manager pane.