Create device

About this task

To create 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 created.
  3. Choose the Add New Device icon. The Device pop-up window displays.
  4. Enter information in the applicable fields.
  5. Choose the Save icon.
    Table 1. Device pop-up window
    Field Description
    Device Type Device Type indicates the device type for which the device is being created.

    This is populated by the system, based on the selection of device type in the Device Setup window.

    Device Sub Type Device Sub Type indicates the device sub type for which the device is being created.

    This is populated by the system, based on the selection of device sub type in the Device Setup window.

    Device ID Enter the name for the device.

    This identifies the device throughout the system.

    Device Attributes This indicates the additional attributes of the device.

    For more information about setting up a device attribute, refer to, "Setting Up a Device Attribute".

Results

A 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: