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 ===== Creating Routes ===== ===== Creating Routes =====
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 Before collecting data, you must set up your environment by creating a **Factory**, **Space**, **Machine**, and **Points**. Once these foundational elements are in place, you can proceed to create data collection routes. Before collecting data, you must set up your environment by creating a **Factory**, **Space**, **Machine**, and **Points**. Once these foundational elements are in place, you can proceed to create data collection routes.
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   * Navigate to Setup > New Factory under the project section to create a new factory.   * Navigate to Setup > New Factory under the project section to create a new factory.
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   * Setup the name of your factory, description, and other.   * Setup the name of your factory, description, and other.
  
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   * In the **Asset Explorer**, click on the newly created factory.   * In the **Asset Explorer**, click on the newly created factory.
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   * Next to the "New Factory" icon, click **New Space** to add a space within the factory.   * Next to the "New Factory" icon, click **New Space** to add a space within the factory.
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   * Setup the name of your space, description, and other information.   * Setup the name of your space, description, and other information.
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 ==== Define Machine Classes ==== ==== Define Machine Classes ====
  
-Machine classes serve as templates or models for your actual machines. They are not individual machines but represent a type of machine used in your factory.+Machine classes serve as templates or models for your actual machines. They are not individual machines but represent a type of machine used in your factory. Machines must be assigned to Machine Classes in order to process a diagnostic report. If the user does not intend to use the diagnostic system, then they can skip creation of Machine Classes.
  
   * If you have multiple machines of the same type (e.g., a fleet of AC Chilled Water units), you create a machine class to model their shared characteristics.   * If you have multiple machines of the same type (e.g., a fleet of AC Chilled Water units), you create a machine class to model their shared characteristics.
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   * Each physical machine will be instantiated under that class in your database.   * Each physical machine will be instantiated under that class in your database.
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-  * If you already have a machine class file, click **Import Machine Class** and select your file to import it. 
  
 +  * If you already have a machine class file, click **Import Machine Class** and select your file to import it.
  
 **To create or import a Machine Class:** **To create or import a Machine Class:**
  
-  * Click the **Machine Class Builder** icon in the Edit section. +  - Click the **Machine Class Builder** icon in the Edit section. 
-  *  +  - Use the **Open** icon in the Library section and select **Component** from the side menu to begin adding components. 
-  * Use the **Open** icon in the Library section and select **Component** from the side menu to begin adding components. +  - Create a new Machine Class by clicking **Machine Class** under the New section 
-  *  +  - Drag and drop items from the **Tools** panel into the center window to build your machine class. 
-  * Create a new Machine Class by clicking **Machine Class** under the New section +  - Use the **Property** bar on the right to configure details for each component. 
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-  * Drag and drop items from the **Tools** panel into the center window to build your machine class. +**Note:** New databases come pre-populated with components, but machine classes must be created by the user to match their specific factory setup. \\ 
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-**Note:** New databases come pre-populated with components, but machine classes must be created by the user to match their specific factory setup. 
  
 ==== Create Machines ==== ==== Create Machines ====
  
-Once your machine class is ready:+  - Once your machine class is ready: 
 +  - In the **Asset Explorer**, click on the **Space** you created. 
 +  - Click **New Machine**. 
 +  - In the **Machine Setup** window: 
 +    - Assign a name to the machine. 
 +    - Assign a Machine Class from the dropdown list, or select "No Machine Class" 
 +    - If using a Machine Class, select the data collection points associated with this machine. 
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-  * In the **Asset Explorer**, click on the **Space** you created. 
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-  * Click **New Machine**. 
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-  * In the **Machine Setup** window, Assign a name to the machine, and select the data collection points associated with this machine. 
  
 ==== Create a Route ==== ==== Create a Route ====
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   * Click the **New Route** icon.   * Click the **New Route** icon.
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   * Select the points  you want to include in the route.   * Select the points  you want to include in the route.
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