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Batch Customization via AddTool, AddImage, and AddDevType
A-12 Using the AddDevType Utility
Tag/Data Format
To create a file using the multi-line tag/data format, you must place each field name and
the value you want to use in its own line. Field names and their values are separated by a
colon with a space on either side. To specify multiple values for a single parameter (for
example, multiple Class or Topology images), separate the values with commas. Because
each line of data is tagged with its function, you need not use placeholders for optional
fields you do not wish to use. The end of each entry is signaled by a separator line
containing three dots; any additional blank lines between entries are ignored. Note that the
filename cannot contain spaces.
If you choose to use the tag/data format for your input files, you must launch the
AddDevType utility with a special switch, as described in Executing the AddDevType
Command, page A-12.
The following tag/data formatted file would create a node class called Famous_MV. This
sample demonstrates that optional fields you do not wish to use need not appear in the tool
entry; it also demonstrates how to assign multiple values to a single attribute. It also uses
some of the image types created by the example provided in Creating an AddImage
Input File, page A-6.
Tag/Data Sample File
Name : Famous_MV
Model : KidMobile
Enterprise : Mom-n-Pop
sysObjectID : 1.3.6.1.4.1.3.3.5
Classes : Roundabouter, Repeater, Server
Topologies : RoundLAN, HSSI, Ultra Tech
Management Module : c:\dev_manage\manage.exe
Description : a very busy LAN bus
Notes : Super crime-fighting device
...
Executing the AddDevType Command
Once you have created the necessary input files, you can run the AddDevType utility via
the Run window, as follows:
1. Make sure NetSight Element Manager and all of its components are shut
down; the AddDevType utility will not run if NetSight Element Manager is
running.
2. Select Start—>Run from the Windows Start button, then enter the following
command in the Open field:
C:\Netsight Element Manager x.x\bin\AddDevType.exe [/M]
[/D] input_filename
where:
/M or /m signals that the input file is in multi-line tag/data format