Create Geolocation elements
A Geolocation represents the physical location of a network element. When you create a Geolocation, select the elements that belong to it.
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Steps
- Select Configuration, then browse to Administration.
- Browse to .
- Right-click Geolocations, then select New Geolocation.
- Enter the Name and Address.
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To define the Coordinates, select an option:
- To automatically resolve the Geolocation coordinates, click Resolve from Address.
- Enter the Latitude and Longitude in Decimal Degrees format (for example, latitude 49.5000° and longitude -123.5000°).
- Click the Content tab, then select the elements that belong to the Geolocation.
- Click OK.
Geolocation Properties dialog box
Use this dialog box to define the properties of a Geolocation.
Option | Definition |
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General tab | |
Name | The name of the element. |
Address section | |
Street Address | Enter the street address. |
City | Enter the city. |
Postal Code | Enter the postal code. |
State/Region | Enter the state/region. |
Country | Enter the country. |
Coordinates section | |
Latitude | Enter the latitude in decimal degree format (for example, latitude 49.5000° and longitude -123.5000°). |
Longitude | Enter the longitude in decimal degree format (for example, latitude 49.5000° and longitude -123.5000°). |
Resolve from Address | Automatically resolves the Geolocation coordinates. |
Comment (Optional) |
A comment for your own reference. |
Option | Definition |
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Content tab | |
Resources pane. You can drag and drop elements from this pane. | |
Filter | Allows you to filter the elements shown. |
Up | Navigates up one level in the navigation hierarchy. Not available at the top level of the navigation hierarchy. |
A menu that contains various options, such as for creating new elements or showing elements that have been moved to the Trash. | |
Content | Shows the selected elements. Click Add to add an element to the list, or Remove to remove the selected element. |