Echelon LonMaker - Manual (Page 88)

72 Getting Started
device. When you open the network and either of these conditions is detected, the LonMaker tool will
ask whether you want to upgrade. You should typically perform the upgrade. However, if you are
only using a different network interface temporarily, you may choose not to upgrade. In this case,
communication with physical devices is limited until the network is reopened with the original network
interface. If initially you choose not to upgrade the network service device and decide later to upgrade,
select the NSD shape, right-click it, and then click Upgrade NSD on the shortcut menu.
When moving from an LNS fast network interface (LonTalk layer 2) to an LNS network interface
(LonTalk layer 5), all connections and monitor sets may not be created on the new network interface.
If this happens, a dialog displays the items that will be lost and gives you an opportunity to cancel the
upgrade.
Replacing a Local Network Service Device
When working as a remote full client, you can configure your local NSD to assume the configuration
(monitor sets, connections, and so on) of another, previously defined network service device. You can
do this by replacing a local NSD with the desired NSD shape. The following conditions must be met:
• Your current local NSD cannot have an NSD shape associated with it. If it does, you must first
delete the NSD shape from the drawing along with any associated functional block shapes and
connections.
• The desired NSD must have a shape in the drawing. If necessary, select one from the template and
drag it to the drawing.
When these conditions are met, select the desired NSD shape, right-click it, and then click Make
Local NSD on the shortcut menu. You have full access to the configuration of the selected NSD.
Note: The selected NSD must not currently be in use by another remote client. If it is, performing this
operation will disconnect the other user from the network.
User Profiles
With user profiles, you can set which parts of a LonMaker drawing users can access and the actions
they can perform. For example, you could have a scenario in which a system designer has access to
the entire network and can add, delete, or change channels, routers, devices, functional blocks and all
other objects. Integrators, though, would only be able to access the subsystem they are installing and
be restricted to commissioning devices and routers in that subsystem.
To enable user profiles on a LonMaker drawing, you must first assign an administrator password. To
set the administrator password, open the LonMaker menu in the network drawing, select User
Profiles, enter the password in the Password and Retype Password boxes, and then click Apply.
Note that the password is case sensitive.
Creating a New User Profile
To create a new user profile, follow these steps:
1. In the LonMaker drawing, open the LonMaker menu and select User Profiles. The User
Profiles dialog box appears.