Group Nodes

A group node is an individual subunit of a hierarchy. There are several classifications of group nodes, but the two most common ones are root group nodes and leaf nodes. Root group nodes mark the culmination of navigation hierarchies while leaf nodes represent facilities (or devices), which are the low-level points at which data enters a hierarchy.

GRP nodes are created automatically each time you add a node to a group hierarchy within the Group Manager utility. Essential properties for these auto-created nodes populate the node property sheets, including their unique Node ID, also known as a Data Key. Nodes can be accessed and edited by using the GRP node editors or the Group Manager utility. Best practice recommends using the Group Manager utility to do so.

To Locate Group Nodes Using the Group Service

Go to CygNet Explorer and open the GRP.
Locate and double-click the node you want to modify.
In the node property sheet that opens, edit nodes to suit your needs. Refer to the following topics for assistance.

Note: This step depends on the Select Search setting you use to filter and display group nodes. You might have to modify how you display nodes in the GRP service in order to find the one you are looking for. Right-click in the GRP service pane to display the Select Search option.

To Locate Group Nodes Using the Group Manager Utility

Go to CygNet\Utilities and open the Group Manager utility (GrpMgr.exe).
Right-click in the hierarchy pane and click View As-Built Hierarchies.
In the Group Service Explorer that opens, click Options and click Edit Group Node.
In the node property sheet that opens, edit nodes to suit your needs. The property sheet you open is shared with the GRP. Refer to the following topics for assistance.

For more information about specific GRP editors and node properties, see General Page, Attributes Page, Auxiliary Info Page, and Children Page.