Step 1: Add and configure an equipment template
- Last UpdatedApr 04, 2025
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Before you set up templates, do the following:
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Set up equipment classes. After you create the template, associate a template with a certain equipment class.
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Define custom properties for the equipment class.
Guidelines
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You can add templates only to the main Template node in the root node of the project. With templates in one location, AVEVA™ Production Management makes it easier for you to organize and maintain templates.
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You can add as many templates as you want to the Template folder.
To add an equipment template
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Right-click Templates and click Add Equipment Template. A new equipment template appears.
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Rename the template with a meaningful name.
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Configure the template properties.
Associate an equipment template with equipment class
This is an important step in the process of setting up templates. After you create template, specify the equipment class for which this template applies.
Refer to the follow table for the key configurable properties of equipment template.
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Property |
Description |
Valid values |
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PropertyBehavior |
Determines how existing properties are handled when the template is applied. You can specify to override only properties with a default setting, or all properties. |
OverrideDefaultProperties, OverrideAllProperties |
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TargetEquipmentClass |
The equipment class definition to bind to this template. Click Browse (...) to open the Class Association dialog box and select an already defined equipment class to associate with this template.
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TargetMode |
Enables you to apply the template to an equipment class or to a selected piece of equipment. |
EquipmentClass, SelectedEquipment |
Next step: Step 2: Add a reporting point to a template