Echelon OpenLNS Commissioning Tool - Manual (Page 284)

268 Managing Networks
Alias Table Summary
You can display a summary of the usage and availability of alias table entries for a device. The usage
and availability is displayed in a ToolTip for a device. The device SmartShape ToolTip lists the total
number of network variable aliases for the device, and the number of aliases currently available.
An alias table entry is allocated on a sending device when you create an alias multi-unicast connection
and is also consumed on either the sending or destination device when required to resolve network
variable selector conflicts. The number of alias table entries available on a device is determined by the
device manufacturer. OpenLNS CT will use alias table entries on a device when required if they are
available.
To view the alias table summary, move the pointer over the desired device SmartShape and keep it
there for the ToolTip delay. The default ToolTip delay (number of milliseconds the pointer needs to
be positioned over an OpenLNS CT SmartShape for the ToolTip to appear) is two seconds. The
device SmartShape ToolTip will then appear. The total and available network available alias counts
are by default the last two items listed in the ToolTip.
To enable the device shape ToolTip to display the alias table summary, follow these steps:
1. In the OpenLNS CT drawing, click Add-ins, point to OpenLNS CT, and then select OpenLNS
CT Options. The Network Properties dialog box opens.
2. Select Shape ToolTips from the Options Category list.
3. Select the Device Shape – NV Alias Data check box.