Changing Building Network object attributes

How do I change the Site Director of a child network engine?

To change the Site Director of a child network engine:

  1. Click or tap the hamburger button and select Network to access the Building Network dashboard.
  2. Select your desired object in the Building Network tree.
  3. Go to the Detail widget on the first page (default).
  4. Navigate to the Site section in the Detail widget.
  5. Click or tap the Local Site Director attribute (editable).
  6. Change the value of the Local Site Director as required, and save the changes.
  7. Enter your credentials in the Authorization window.
    Note: If you enter inaccurate credentials, or if there is no connection to the Site Director, the following message appears: Unable to connect to Site Director. Changes cannot be made.

What permissions and privileges do I need to change the Site Director of a network engine?

To change the Site Director of an engine, you need Advanced View and Modify Items permissions for the engine's authorization category. You can check your engine's authorization category in the Details widget on the Building Network Dashboard. Refer to the Security Administrator System Technical Bulletin (LIT-1201528) for more details on authorization category permissions and system access privileges.

How do the changes I make in the Metasys UI get into the online archive database?

You can simply upload the changes you make in the UI to the online archive database. The changes are then stored in the online archive database.

Are the changes to the network engine reflected in SMP?

Yes, you can see the Site Director updates in SMP.

Does the XMS database still store the engine's configuration after I change the Site Director?

The XMS database no longer stores the engine's configuration, because this information is stored in the online archive.

What is an Update All Items Cache command and how do I execute it?

Starting at Metasys Release 5.0, the Building Network tree in the Metasys UI depends on the data cached in the Site Director, which is called the All Items Cache. The All Items Cache automatically updates for engines at Release 5.0 or later. The cache does not automatically update for engines at a release prior to 5.0 when you download an engine from the SCT and not through the Site Director. In this scenario, you must use the Update All Items Cache command to update the All Items Cache on the Site Director. This attribute appears in Metasys UI Online only.

To execute an Update All Items Cache command, follow these steps:
  1. Navigate to the Building Network tree and select the Site Director.
  2. Tap or click Command in the upper-left corner of the Detail widget.
  3. From the Command drop-down menu, select Update All Items Cache.
  4. Select a preset annotation, or enter your annotation in the text box.
  5. Tap or click SAVE.
Note: Executing an Update All Items Cache command does not terminate active Metasys UI sessions, unlike recycling the UI_AppPool or restarting the Server.