Add and configure an Applications folder

In earlier versions of AVEVA™ Production Management, the Applications folders were key to the lay out and organization of the plant hierarchy, and they were used to group similar items. In the current version of AVEVA™ Production Management, the Enterprise folder, Site folder, Area folder, and work center replace some of the roles of Applications folders.

Note: If you have an earlier version of a project, convert the Applications folders of your plant hierarchy to new folders and work centers where appropriate.

Uses for an Application folder

You can use Applications folders to do the following:

• Define equipment. For example, you could add Applications folders to a work center to define the equipment that the work center contains.

• Group similar things. For example, you could use an Applications folder to group together the connectors in your project.

For the layout and organization of the plant hierarchy, use the Enterprise folder, Site folder, Area folder, and work center.

You can add any number of Applications folders to your project. Be certain, however, that you do not use them for the roles that are meant for the Enterprise folder, Site folder, Area folder, and Work center.

To add an Applications folder

1. In Project Explorer, right-click the item to which you want to add the Applications folder, point to Add Item, point to Standard Items, and then click Applications Folder. A new Applications folder appears.

   

2. Rename the Applications folder with a meaningful name.

3. Configure the properties. For guidance in configuring the properties, see Applications folder properties.

Related topics

• Add and configure the Enterprise folder

• Add and configure a Site folder

• Add and configure an Area folder

• Convert Applications folders