Measurements like width and height of components are described in geometries. This ensures that components and their slots (e.g. a PCI card and the corresponding PCI slot) have the same measurements and are compatible to each other.
These are typical examples of geometries:
- 19 inch
- PCI slot
- SFP
- 2.5 inch drive etc.
Access the function Manage geometries via the catalog section on the Dashboard. First a list of all existing geometries in the catalog is displayed.
Using the respective function (1) new geometries can be created or imported from the online catalog and existing ones can be deleted. To edit a geometry just double click it. Via right click on a geometry you can display all component definitions using it.
The online catalog provides various standard geometries and conventional measurements like 19 inch, floppy disk drive and PCI slot. Please use the online catalog to avoid inconsistencies and data duplication.
New geometries can be imported from the online catalog. Before creating new geometries, please check, if they already exist there. Select the geometries you need and click on Import. Geometries already existing in your local catalog will appear greyed out.
When creating a new geometry, enter name, measurements and optionally a description and click Finish once you are done.
Editing a geometry does not differ much from creating one. A similar dialog will open already containing the data of the selected geometry.