Create New Entity
The Create New Entity window captures mandatory entity details (Name, Parent) and optional fields, with save and cancel options.
Last updated
The Create New Entity window captures mandatory entity details (Name, Parent) and optional fields, with save and cancel options.
Last updated
The Create New Entity window allows users to add entities with mandatory fields for Entity Name and Entity Parent, and optional fields for Entity Tag and Asset Class (e.g., Building, Road, Site). It includes dropdowns for hierarchical selection and asset classification. Action buttons, Create and Cancel, enable saving or discarding changes, ensuring efficient entity creation.
Title: The window is titled "Create New Entity", clearly indicating its purpose.
Asterisk Mark: Mandatory fields are marked with an asterisk *
to denote required input.
The form consists of four input fields. Two fields are mandatory, and two are optional. Here's a detailed breakdown.
Entity Name*
Text Input Field
Mandatory
Requires the user to provide a unique name for the new entity, ensuring proper identification.
Entity Tag
Text Input Field
Optional
Allows users to add a tag or label for the entity for better classification or quick reference.
Entity Parent*
Dropdown Menu
Mandatory
Lets users select the parent entity from a predefined list, establishing a hierarchical structure.
Asset Class
Dropdown Menu
Optional
Allows selection of the type of asset the entity belongs to, such as Building, Road, or Site.
Entity Name
A required field where users enter the name of the entity, such as "Regional Office" or "Solar Plant A."
Entity Tag
An optional field where a tag, such as "TAG-001" or "LOC-002," can be added for quick identification or categorization.
Entity Parent
A dropdown to select the parent entity. Examples include,
"Corporate Headquarters" for organizational hierarchies.
"City Infrastructure" for regional divisions.
Asset Class
A dropdown menu with options to classify the asset type. Example options:
Building: Represents buildings such as offices, factories, or warehouses.
Road: Includes roads or transportation-related assets.
Site: Represents physical sites or facilities.
Group: Denotes groups of related entities.
Machine: Represents machinery or equipment.
Floor/Room: For entities within a building.
Two action buttons are located in the bottom-right corner of the window, allowing users to complete or cancel the process.
Cancel
Closes the form and discards all entered data without saving.
Create
Saves the entered entity details and adds the new entity to the system. Requires mandatory fields to be completed.
Cancel
Allows users to exit the form without making any changes.
Useful if the user decides not to proceed with creating a new entity.
Create
Validates the inputs in the form and creates the entity when all mandatory fields are correctly filled.
Close Icon (X)
Located in the top-right corner of the window. Clicking it closes the form without saving changes.
The Create New Entity window is a simple yet powerful interface for adding new entities. It includes mandatory fields for Entity Name and Entity Parent, optional fields for Entity Tag and Asset Class, and action buttons for saving or cancelling the process. Dropdown menus and validations ensure data accuracy and consistency within the system hierarchy.