Classes
A Trackor® Class is an optional classification to use when you want to track multiple entities with significantly different properties in the same Trackor Type. A perfect application is a Master Parts Catalog where you might want to have Antennas, Cables, Radio, Cabinets, and so on in the same data group. These items would share some data fields but would also have their own unique set of data fields available when Classes are created for the Master Parts Catalog Trackor Type.
Once Trackor Classes have been established, they must be assigned to specific Tabs and Applets. The tabs, applets, Child Trackors will only be visible and usable if associated to the Class.
•Pros:
Fewer Trackor Types
Less complicated Trackor Tree
Easier Rollup
Simplifies user experience in Trackor Browser
•Cons:
Additional configuration required
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Adding a Trackor Class
The complete process for implementing a Trackor Class includes:
Adding the new Class(es) to the Trackor Type
Building a Tab (or Tabs) for each Trackor Type
Assigning each Tab to one or more Classes using the X-Ref Menu
Assigning Child Trackors to the Classes using the X-Ref Menu
Placing the Tabs on the Trackor Type Applet under the General Info Tab
Building Favorites to combine Views and Filters into Class-oriented data pages.
Adding Classes to a Trackor Type
Admin
Security Group for the "Tabs", "Applets", "Child Trackors" tabs (on the Admin Trackor Class form) is "ADMIN_TRACKOR_CLASSES".
When the Trackor Classes page first appears, the Application Grid on the page will most likely be empty because it is filtered on a Trackor Type that does not have any Trackor Classes. Use the Filter to go to the Trackor Type to the Trackor Classes.
Trackor Classes Page
Users may 'Pin' features to their command bar by using the ellipsis menu.
Adding a Trackor Class
To add a new Trackor Class, click the Add Icon. This will open the New Trackor Class Applet with only the General Tab. After filling out the required fields denoted by an *, click "Apply", and the Components Audit Log tab will appear.
Click "OK" to save the Trackor Class to the database.
New Trackor Class Applet
Field Name | Field Description |
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Trackor Type | Contains the Trackor Type to which the user is adding the Trackor Class. Cannot change the Trackor Type from here, so make sure this is the Trackor Type to add the Trackor Class. |
Trackor Class* | Contains the name of the Trackor Class which the user is adding. Give it a descriptive name that will be recognizable to users. Use this as the “Class Label” when setting up the Trackor Type. |
Order Number* | Enables users to decide the order of the Trackor Classes in the drop-down when creating a Trackor Record. |
Editing a Trackor Class
To edit a Trackor Class by highlighting it in the Application Grid and click the Edit Icon. This will open the Edit Trackor Classes Applet on the General Info Tab. The fields here are the same as the Add Trackor Classes Applet.
Edit Trackor Classes Applet
Components Audit Log Tab
The Components Audit Log tab records all changes made to Components.
Components Audit Log Tab
Deleting a Trackor Class
To delete a Trackor Class, highlight it in the Application Grid and click the Delete Icon. A Trackor Class can only be deleted if it is not used by any Trackor Records in a Trackor Type.
Exporting a Trackor Class
To run an Export, manage Export history, and view recent Exports click the Export Icon.
Class X-Ref
In order for a Trackor® Class to be visible, it must have Tabs, Applets, and Children Trackor® Types assigned.
Admin
Security Group for the "Trackor Classes" tab on the Admin Tab and Admin Applet forms is "ADMIN_TRACKOR_CLASSES".
Tabs Tab
The Tabs tab will show a list of all of the tabs created for this Trackor Type. Users may check the checkbox in the left column to display this tab on a Trackor with this Class assigned.
Applets Tab
The Applets Tab will show a list of all of the Applets created for this Trackor Type. Users may check the checkbox in the left column to display this Applet on a Trackor with this Class assigned.
Child Trackors Tab
The Child Trackors Tab will show a list of all of the Trackor Types that are children of the current parent Trackor Type. Click the checkbox in the left column to allow these children Trackor Types to have their Trackor Records assigned to a parent Trackor Record only when this specific Trackor Class is selected.
Filter
Users may filter by the "Class Name" in the Filter Option form.
The Trackor Class ID reference is in the ID package. It is accessible via id.*trackor_type_name*.class.*trackor_class_name.* References can also be found in the Admin Object Reference page and on the Edit Trackor Class form.
This feature is intended to assist OneVizion power users when developing new SQL rules and customizations
