Users with adequate Permissions are able to create, edit and update System Element records in Job Connect Maintenance (JCM) Mode. If you are concerned about the Permissions assigned to your User Account, speak to your Instance Administrator.
The following Job Connect features and functionality, related to the management of System Elements, are discussed below.
Creating System Elements
A new System Element can be created in Job Connect using the Create Device form. Access to this form is subject to User Permissions.
Accessing the Create Device Form
Authorized Users can access the Create Device form from the System Element Explorer in maintenance mode.
Populating the Create Device Form
The Create Device form guides the User through the information required for new System Element creation. Standard form fields include: Parent System Element, Contracts, Unique ID, System Element Type, Criticality, Location, and Description. Based on the System Element Type selection, additional Custom Fields (choice, text entry, file upload, etc.) may be presented at the bottom of the Create Device form.
All required fields are marked with an asterisk ("*").
Editing System Elements
Existing System Elements can be edited in Job Connect by Users with the necessary Permissions. From the System Element details view, select the Edit System Element option. This will open the Edit Device form.
The Edit Device form mirrors the Create Device form, displaying fields for: Parent System Element, Contracts, Unique ID, System Element Type, Criticality, Location, Description, and any applicable Custom Fields. Any of these attributes can be edited within the form. See the Creating System Elements section above for field-specific guidance.
Updating System Elements
A User can update a System Element record in two ways, with a general update or a status transition.
General Updates
General updates add information to the System Element record but do not impact the device's current status. General updates are performed via the System Element Update form.
System Element Update Form
From the System Element details view, select the Update option. This will open the System Element Update form. The Update form requires the User to enter text Comments about the update and allow the User to Add Media (e.g., photo, video, document) via a file upload. Additionally, any Custom Fields associated with that System Element can be populated or edited from the Update form.
Status Transitions
Each System Element Type is assigned a System Element Life Cycle. A Life Cycle includes every possible status that a System Element may reside in and the allowed transitions between statuses. Status transitions are System Element updates that result in the change of the System Element's status.
To perform a System Element status transition, select the appropriate transition button from the System Element details view. This will open the appropriate status transition form. The status transition form will be titled with the System Element's Unique ID, and the transition name will be displayed in the top right corner.
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