Overview

In the SYSTEM PROJECT pane, you can create topological folders in either way:

  • By using the context menu of the root folder or one of its subfolders.

  • By copying existing folders and pasting them.

You can move folders and view their properties in the PROPERTIES pane.

NOTE: For a description of the actions that you can perform on topological folders and devices assigned to them, refer to the topic describing the SYSTEM PROJECT pane.

Creating Topological Folders

To create a topological folder in the SYSTEM PROJECT pane, proceed as follows.

Step

Action

1

Right-click the Topology node or any subfolder in the SYSTEM PROJECT pane.

Result: A context menu opens.

2

Click New Folder.

Result: A new topological folder is created under the node/subfolder.

Topological Folder Properties

The table describes the attributes of topological folders that appear in the CONFIGURATION tab of the PROPERTIES pane.

Attributes

Default value

Description

Name

Folder_n where n is an incremental number starting at 1.

Editable name of the folder.

The software accepts only names that are unique within the same folder level.

NOTE: You cannot rename the Topology root folder.

Comment

Blank.

Comment for the folder.

Click the field to edit the value by using free form text.

Path

N/A

Path of the folder in the system project.

Read-only.

Impact When Pasting and Moving Folders

The table describes the impact on objects when you paste or move topological folders.

Action

Particular condition

Impact

Copying a folder and pasting it in the same parent folder.

N/A

The folder is pasted and renamed.

Pasting a folder at a different level of the hierarchy.

A folder with the same name already exists at this level.

The contents of the two folders is merged after you confirm the command.

Moving a folder to a different level of the hierarchy.

Pasting a folder.

The folder contains devices.

The devices are pasted.

Copying and Pasting Topological Folders

Step

Action

1

Select one or more folders in the SYSTEM PROJECT pane and right-click the selection.

Result: A context menu opens.

2

Select Copy.

3

Right-click the target folder and select Paste.

Result: The selection is pasted. You may need to confirm the command.

You can also use the corresponding keyboard shortcuts.

Moving Topological Folders

Step

Action

1

Select one or more folders in the SYSTEM PROJECT pane and drag them to the new position, which is the Topology root folder, its parent folder, or another existing folder.

Result: A line and/or tooltip appears.

2

Release the mouse button where you want to move the folder:

  • If the target folder is expanded, you can select the position of the folder among existing folders and devices.

  • If the target folder is collapsed, the folder is added in last position. Hovering over a collapsed folder expands it.

Result: The folder is pasted according to applicable rules. You may need to confirm the operation in case conflicts are detected.