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Database Structure Definition

Use the Database structure menu to browse the system database. It will display the entire structure of the database including:

•   The physical components  (EntraPass applications, gateways, sites, controllers, doors, relays, inputs and auxiliary outputs), and

•   The logical components  (cards, schedules, reports, instructions, groups, areas, alarm systems, etc.).

Operators can edit or sort the system components from the Database structure window.

Viewing the Database Components

1 - From the System  toolbar, click on the Database   structure button.

Note: If the   Video feature is enabled in EntraPass, its components will appear in the Database explorer.

2 - To display only the Physical components , select the physical components button. When selected, only the physical components of the database will be displayed.

Note: By default, physical components are always displayed.

3 - To display Logical components , select the logical components button. When selected, logical components of the database will be displayed along with the physical components.

4 - You may use the Refresh  button to refresh the display in order to obtain the most recent information saved in the server database.

5 - You may select the Full Expand  button to fully expand the tree structure and view all sub-components of a selected component. For example, if you use this button on a controller, the system will display the controller components (doors, inputs, relays) on the right-hand side of the window.

6 - You may select the Full Collapse  button to fully collapse the tree structure and hide all sub-components of a selected component.

7 - To edit a component, right-click it and select Edit from the contextual menu. The system will display the corresponding definition window so you can modify its parameters.

8 - To sort the component, right click the component, then select Sorted by  from the contextual menu. Sort the components listed in the right-hand pane of the window for an easier find. You can sort by component  or name .

Note: You   can define how the component's physical address will be displayed. This will also affect how components will be sorted. For more on this, see Security Level Definition.