Manage areas

Areas organize and subdivide applications in a network directory into logical or physical divisions. Each area can contain only one HMI server.

Tasks related to managing areas:

Add an area

View or edit an area

Delete an area

Add a server to an area or application

Delete a server

Add a logical name to an area or application

Delete a logical name from an area or application

IMPORTANT:

Managing areas requires explicit permissions. To verify permissions, in

FactoryTalk Administration Console

Explorer
, right-click the application, and then select
Security
. Confirm the permissions listed in the prerequisites for the task are present with the logged in user account.

Build a FactoryTalk system

Add an area

View or edit an area description

Delete an area

New Area

General Area Properties

Add an area

View or edit an area description

Add a server to an area or application

Delete a logical name from an area or application

Applications and areas

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