Create a new device from a device

About this task

To create a new device from a device:

Procedure

  1. From the tree in the application rules side panel, choose System Administration > Devices. The Device Setup window displays.
  2. In the Device Setup window, select the relevant Device Type and Device Sub Type whose Device is to be copied.
  3. The list of Devices displays. Select the Device to be copied to create a new device.
  4. Choose the Save As... icon. The Device pop-up window displays.
  5. Enter information in the applicable fields. .
  6. Choose the Save icon.

Results

The list of standard device type, sub type and individual devices that is supported is provided. The definition of a new device type, sub type and resultant device requires the creation of the appropriate attributes that define the communication with the device.

The list of attributes that control communication to a printer are:

The list of attributes that control communication to a weighing scale are:

For more information about creation of the appropriate attributes, see "Setting Up a Device Attribute".

Note: The ClassName for the Mettler Toledo Weighing Scale is com.yantra.ycp.ui.io.YCPToledoPSImpl. For specifications pertaining to the other attributes, please refer the weighing scale user manual.